The Guilford County Schools Board of Education Policy Committee voted at Tuesday’s board meeting to send a revised school safety policy and board member conflict of interest policy out for a 30-day public comment period.

The revised School Safety Policy 1510-4200-7270 includes updated language requiring middle and high school employees to receive training on operating the school’s anonymous safety tip line. Additionally, the policy requires middle and high school students to be informed of the anonymous safety tip line and encourages students to use the tool to report anything that may be a risk to the school population.

The revised Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy 2121 updates regulations on instances where School Board members must recuse themselves from votes, deliberations or the administration of contracts regarding organizations they have leadership roles in.

The public can mail comments to the GCS Central Office at 712 N. Eugene Street or email them to [email protected]. After comments for 30 days, the Board will then consider the policy at their February board meeting.