School board hears interrogation, child abuse and allergic reaction policies

Cheney School Board directors held the first readings of three policies at their Feb. 12 meeting dealing with on-campus student interrogations, child abuse and neglect prevention and anaphylaxis response.

School resource officer Sgt. Kelly Hembach explained board policy 3226 regarding “Interviews and Interrogations of Students on School Premises” comes at the recommendation of the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) in response to new laws passed by the state. The policy references specific sections of the Revised Code of Washington as well as current district policies and wi...