At its July meeting, the Board of Education began consideration of two policies that could mean some substantial changes.
One policy is a proposed revision of the drug-alcohol use policy. After numerous discussions with administrators, coaches, outside consultants, counsel and police, the Board has proposed a policy that would extend prohibition of drug and alcohol use to off-campus, non-school-sponsored activities for students who seek the privilege of becoming involved in athletics and extracurricular clubs.
The goal of the policy would be to seek to ensure the health and safety of our students. The Board will continue discuss at its August meeting and will sponsor public forums on this topic to help ensure public awareness of any changes that could be made.
The second policy seeks to encourage financial sponsorship by corporations and businesses as a means to diversify revenue sources for the schools. Should this policy be approved, a special committee would likely be formed to review any sponsorship/advertising proposals.
This policy will also be again discussed at the Board’s August meeting. That meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Board meeting room at the Old Mystic Administration Building.
