Wakefield committee approves updated JKAA physical‑restraint policy
April 30, 2026 | Wakefield Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
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The Wakefield School Committee unanimously approved a revised JKAA policy governing physical restraint and related procedures at its April 29 meeting.
Policy and Communications Chair Melissa introduced amendments reflecting work with district counsel and staff. Superintendent Dr. Lyons thanked Kara Morrow and others for their work on the policy and said the revisions align procedures with legal and safety considerations.
The committee moved and approved the policy without amendment. Separately, the committee voted to lay the personnel policy book (Policy Book G) on the table for nearly two weeks; that item is scheduled for a vote at the May 12, 2026 meeting.
Administrators said the JKAA policy reflects improved procedures rather than the creation of new disciplinary practice and noted the committee would review the personnel policy book at the next regular meeting.
Policy and Communications Chair Melissa introduced amendments reflecting work with district counsel and staff. Superintendent Dr. Lyons thanked Kara Morrow and others for their work on the policy and said the revisions align procedures with legal and safety considerations.
The committee moved and approved the policy without amendment. Separately, the committee voted to lay the personnel policy book (Policy Book G) on the table for nearly two weeks; that item is scheduled for a vote at the May 12, 2026 meeting.
Administrators said the JKAA policy reflects improved procedures rather than the creation of new disciplinary practice and noted the committee would review the personnel policy book at the next regular meeting.
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