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Mountain View Whisman School District

Agenda Item for Board Meeting of 10/19/2023



Agenda Category:  CONSENT AGENDA

Agenda Item Title:  Board Policy (BP) 6163.2 Animals in School

Estimated Time: 

Person Responsible: 

Cathy Baur

Chief Academic Officer




Background: 

Board Policy 6163.2 Animals at School - New

 

Overview of the Policy

Board Policy 6163.2 is a new mandated policy.   This policy recognizes that animals can contribute to the District's instructional program by both being effective teaching aides and assisting students with disabilities to access programs and activities.   Additionally the policy requires the District to develop rules and procedures when animals are brought to school.



Fiscal Implication:
None

Recommended Action: 
That the Board of Trustees approves Board Policy 6163.2 at first reading as presented.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
Board Policy (BP) 6163.2 Animals at SchoolBackup Material10/6/2023