Board waives second reading, adopts multiple policy updates to align with new legislation

The School City of Mishawaka Board of School Trustees on Sept. 10 waived the second reading and adopted a set of policy updates the administration said were needed to align with recent legislative changes.

District counsel Mr. Troyer presented the proposed revisions, citing legislation from June 24, 2024 and July 2025 as the driver for the updates. The revisions touch multiple policy areas, including student cell‑phone use, attendance, curriculum requirements, audio/video/digital recording of meetings, student privacy and parental access, student assessment, supplemental teacher payments, enrollment procedures, anti‑harassment and bullying, discipline and search and seizure. Mr. Troyer also noted updates to designated anti‑harassment compliance officers and provisions on student medication.

Given the district's assessment that timely compliance was required, the board voted to waive a second reading and adopt the policies at the same meeting. The motion carried on a voice vote; a roll‑call record by name was not included in the meeting transcript.

No amendments to the package were made at the meeting; administration said the changes respond to recent legislative requirements and that Neola had assisted with policy language.