Committee to check minutes then move concussion-management policy to first reading

The committee discussed a previously tabled concussion-management policy (policy number discussed in committee) that had been examined in an earlier meeting. Several members recalled that Dr. Baldino had objected to some provisions and sought a certified brain specialist to be present at events; members said that practical constraints make it impossible to summon a concussion specialist on short notice and that the policy's protocol must account for realistic operational limits.

Staff said Chelsea had previously reviewed the draft and provided feedback; the committee agreed to check past minutes to confirm whether the policy had already been adopted in a prior meeting. If the record shows no final action, the committee said it would place the policy on first reading so the board could vote.

Members also referenced related administrative regulations and noted they had previously removed multi-strike disciplinary language and intended the concussion policy to be a single-action protocol rather than a multi-step sanction. The committee directed staff to verify prior action in the minutes and return with a recommendation.