Board debates formal SOP for policy proposals and fast-tracks cybersecurity guidance

Board members spent considerable time clarifying how a board member should move a policy idea forward and how staff and the superintendent will be engaged. The procedural suggestion that gained support: bring a proposed topic to 'board discussion and possible action' with at least three board members signaling interest, and designate two board partners to work with staff and the superintendent to draft the policy or related administrative regulations.

Board members flagged cybersecurity and data privacy as urgent items requiring staff time and legal review; the state office of cybersecurity was cited as having directed local entities to implement policies and the board asked staff to produce a timeline and resource estimate. Multiple members agreed the superintendent should advise on staff capacity and timeline, and that a short notification/update to the board within 30 days would be appropriate once a proposal is introduced.