Winston R‑VI updates nondiscrimination and staff conduct policies to address antisemitic harassment under new Missouri law

The board approved updates to Policy 1300 (Prohibition Against Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation) and related nondiscrimination and staff conduct policies to implement requirements of HB 2061. The revisions require the district to address antisemitic discrimination and harassment in the same manner as comparable race‑based discrimination and establish reporting requirements to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Chris Lee moved to approve the packet of policy updates and Hydi Sheetz seconded; the motion passed 6‑0.

The approved policy package also included parallel language in Policy 2100 (Nondiscrimination and Student Rights) and Policy 4630 (Staff Conduct) to incorporate the statutory changes. The board packet and motion record these changes as compliance actions; the transcript does not include additional public testimony or staff commentary beyond the item presentation.