Insurer adds a $50,000 abuse-claim deductible until a new staff rule is adopted

What happened

On October 26, 2026 staff said the district's insurer added a $50,000 deductible for bodily injury, sexual abuse and property damage claims. It stays until the board adopts a rule (policy 5360) that staff must not be alone with a student behind closed doors without a real school reason.

Why it matters to families

The rule protects students and keeps a large insurance cost off the district. The board is expected to act on it soon.

The evidence

In the October 26, 2026 work session recording, staff say "A $50,000 bodily injury, sexual abuse injury, and property damage deductible has been applied" until the rule is in place. No vote was taken at this work session.

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