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Board retires its civility and religious-expression policies
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What happened
On Mar 2, 2026 the Board voted 6-3 to retire Policy 8312, Religious Expression in the Instructional Program. On Apr 6 it voted 6-2 to retire Policy 8242, Civility, Citizenship and Character Education. Members said state law and the Code of Conduct already cover respect and safety. An earlier rewrite that defined the word character did not win enough support.
Why it matters to families
These policies set board-level rules on student expression and behavior. Families may want to know that those rules now rest on state law and the Code of Conduct.
The evidence
The Apr 6, 2026 minutes record the 8242 motion and vote (nays: Gasowski and Miller). The Mar 2, 2026 minutes record the 8312 vote (nays: Cali, Gasowski, Miller). Public speakers raised related concerns at several 2026 meetings.
The source
April 6, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting minutesSee the full record for Baldwinsville Central School District.
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