Board discusses policy on restraint

CHENEY—The Cheney School Board reviewed the district’s policy on restraint, isolation, and other uses of reasonable force during its meeting on Sept. 11. Assistant Superintendent Tom Arlt presented the review, explaining that the district sought legal counsel before deciding not to revise the policy.

“We don’t want to make revisions that could potentially open us up to litigation,” Arlt said. “It’s important we stick closely to the law.”

Board members Mitch Swenson and Henry Browne asked about the possibility of expanding certain parts of the policy, with Browne asking for clarification on wha...