Board opens ThoughtExchange on a senior off‑campus lunch pilot, seeks broad community input

Trustees discussed next steps for a ThoughtExchange survey to gather feedback on a proposed off‑campus lunch privilege for seniors. The initial plan presented to the board would limit the pilot to twelfth graders, require parental/guardian approval, mandate a check‑in/check‑out procedure and impose a one‑strike rule that revokes the privilege after a single late return.

Board members asked the administration to refine the survey so respondents indicate whether they are students, parents (elementary/secondary), staff or business/community members and to expand distribution beyond the high school so incoming students and families can provide input. Trustees also requested a detailed safety plan from administration and safety staff before the policy committee drafts any regulations.

Why it matters: The proposal could change daily supervision, traffic and security patterns at the high school if implemented. Trustees emphasized that the ThoughtExchange is an information‑gathering step and not a board decision; any policy change would follow a policy committee review and public process.

Next steps: Administration will finalize the ThoughtExchange instrument, include broader community groups as appropriate, gather results, and refer findings to the policy committee for further study.