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January 18, 2022 School Board Meeting
Title
Board Policy 5517 - Anti-Harassment
Meeting Date(s)
Resolution / Presentation - 12/14/2021
Information - 01/18/2022
Action - 02/08/2022
Consent Type
Discussion

The purpose of the proposed revisions to the policy is to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, Florida State Board of Education Rules, Board policies, administrative rules, procedures, and guidelines. In addition, the proposed revisions promote transparency and accountability.

• This policy is being revised to conform to the latest NEOLA template.
• This policy revision cross-references and incorporates updates related to the 2020 Title IX federal regulations as reflected in the new Policy 2266 - Nondiscrimination on The Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities.
• Compliance Officer information and records retention provisions have been updated along with other miscellaneous updates suggested by NEOLA.
• These proposed revisions encompass the suggested language from NEOLA.

Recommendation

Board Policy 5517 - Anti-Harassment is currently being revised and will appear before the School Board on the dates indicated below:

•    Cabinet – 11/15/2021
•    Work Session – 12/14/2021
•    Rule Development Workshop – 1/18/2022
•    School Board Meeting Information – 1/18/2022
•    School Board Meeting Approval – 2/8/2022
•    Effective Date – upon approval

Authority for Action
§§ 110.1221, 784.049, 1000.05, 1006.07; F.S.; 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq., 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq., 29 U.S.C. 794, 29 U.S.C. 6101, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 1983
Involves Expenditure of Funds Directly in the Classroom
No
Source of Funding

Agenda Item will not Require the Expenditure of Funds
Financial Impact
FY Amount Budgeted Fund Cost Center Project Function Object Program
                 
Legal Counsel Review
Yes - Review Date: 10/08/2021
Contact
Chris Moore x11270, Valerie Londono x11438
Attachments
po5517 With Cover Pages for Upload.pdf
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