Kelloggsville board tables three NEOLA policy updates after 5–2 votes

The Kelloggsville Board of Education voted to table three proposed NEOLA policy changes during its May 6, 2024, regular meeting, saying more clarification is needed before the board acts. The motions to table policies #2410, #2414 and #2418 each passed by 5–2 votes.

Crystal Reidzans, board secretary, moved to table the items and Cassie Groters seconded one of the motions; the record shows the two nays were Cassie Groters and Ms. Rocha for each tabled item. The motions were described in the minutes as motions to "table" each policy until further clarification is provided.

Why it matters: The three policies concern student health instruction and referral procedures and were removed from the consent agenda to allow separate votes. Board members who supported tabling said they wanted clearer language before adopting or rescinding guidance that affects classroom instruction and student services.

What the board voted on: The minutes list the three NEOLA policy references by number and title (Policy #2410 – Prohibition of Referral or Assistance; Policy #2414 – Reproductive Health and Family Planning; Policy #2418 – Sex Education). Each policy was tabled by recorded votes of Yeas: 5, Nays: 2 (Groters + Rocha). No formal substitute motions or amendments were adopted at the meeting.

Next steps and context: The board directed staff to gather clarifications on the three policies; no timetable for reconsideration was specified in the minutes. Earlier on the agenda the board had approved the remainder of the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, minutes and expenditure reports.

The minutes do not provide additional detail on the substantive changes proposed in the NEOLA revisions; the board’s decision was procedural — to delay final action pending more information. The board will revisit the items at a future meeting once the requested clarifications are provided.