Policy JHC, Child Abuse and Neglect Final Action Resolution as Amended:
WHEREAS, Policy JHC, Child Abuse and Neglect, reaffirms the Board of Education’s commitment to the safety and physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all children and vulnerable adults, and sets forth a comprehensive approach to recognizing, reporting, and preventing abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults; and
WHEREAS, Policy JHC, Child Abuse and Neglect, establishes a collaborative effort between Montgomery County Public Schools and partner agencies, including the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Montgomery County Police Department, and Child Welfare Services in the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (also known as Child Protective Services) regarding the reporting and investigation of child abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, The draft of Policy JHC, Child Abuse and Neglect, was tentatively adopted by the Board of Education on April 27, 2015, and sent out for public comment; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Education has received comments from the public and the Board Policy Management Committee’s recommendations; now therefore be it
Resolved, That the Board of Education adopts Policy JHC, Child Abuse and Neglect, as updated in the attached Committee Recommended Draft, and be it further
Resolved, That the Board of Education’s Policy Management Committee schedules regular updates (at least quarterly) on the status of implementation of guidelines, protocols, and training to support Policy JHC; and be it further;
Resolved, That midyear, the Board of Education receives an update on the status of training and protocols; and be it further;
Resolved, That the Board of Education be provided a comprehensive update no later than the June 2016, evening Board of Education meeting.
Mr. Barclay brings before the Board: Annual Reporting on Career and Technology Education Offerings at Thomas Edison High School of Technology