The Board of Education unanimously extended Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis's contract for one more year, the maximum allowed duration, adding a $2,500 annuity contribution and 40 hours of compensatory time. Board members praised Lewis's leadership on student achievement, transportation, and community engagement.
The board also unanimously approved revisions to Policy 5120, which governs how schools work with law enforcement. The updated policy replaces vague language like "whenever feasible" with clearer standards that law enforcement cooperation "shall" happen except in emergencies, and clarifies the memorandum of understanding applies to any law enforcement agency, not just the sheriff's office. Board members debated whether DPS should provide independent interpreters during police interactions or allow law enforcement to provide interpretation, with concerns raised about liability if district employees interpret incorrectly in legal proceedings.
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