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Board Special Meeting Minutes - 06/06/2001

CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE/INTRODUCTIONS

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Rob Olson, Board Chair.

Board members in attendance were Rob Olson, Sheri Folsom, Charlie Crabtree, and Mary Mattison.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

STUDY SESSION - POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Board members and administrators discussed the possible revision of board policy in two areas: student conduct/discipline and high school graduation requirements.

Discussion on student discipline policies focused primarily on the possible development of an exceptional misconduct code. There was consensus to move in this direction.

A variety of issues related to high school graduation requirements were reviewed. It was agreed that high school administrators will prepare a draft list of graduation requirements that would be suitable for the near future and that a more in-depth study of this policy will continue for future policy development.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The board went into executive session at 7:20 p.m. to complete the annual superintendent evaluation.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. by Chair Rob Olson.

The mission of the Meridian Public Schools is to meet the diverse educational needs of all learners so they can become ethical, competent and productive contributors to a democratic society in an ever changing world.