During public comment, Jason Brocker alleged systemic bullying of a 14-year-old at Oakbrook Middle School and said he has prepared interrogatories for pending litigation; the board released several policies for first reading including the harassment/intimidation/bullying rule (JIC-FAA).

After discussion with legal counsel, the board voted to accept the policy memo as presented; packet included updates to bullying-related policy language to reflect recent legislative changes and several other periodic policy updates.

Representative Coulson previewed a resolution to amend DCPS bullying protocol—currently from 2013—to require follow‑up checks (30/60/90 days) for substantiated incidents and to clarify school authority over off‑hours and cyber incidents; members requested data from the Office of Human Rights and other stakeholders.

District staff told the board they will add the word 'hazing' to the harassment, intimidation and bullying policy, streamline investigation timelines, accept verbal and anonymous reports (including via the Stop It app), and build a centralized tracking system to avoid misclassifying unfounded reports in PowerSchool.

Board approves JFC code of conduct while planning further input on bullying definitions.

Officials review bullying definitions and suspension data during community policy discussions.

Board approves 4% raise for superintendent and plans two key presentations for July meeting.

Committee focuses on intent definitions and improving student reporting methods for bullying.