School board votes 7-1 to approve code of conduct

The Shawano School Board voted 7-1 Monday with little discussion on a policy establishing a code of conduct for board members, with board member Mart Grams casting the lone vote against it.

Superintendent Randi Anderson told the board that the policy was based on similar policies that other school districts have in place.

The policy outlines general expectations, which includes treating others with respect and communicating in a way that doesn’t violate the district’s policies on harassment and discrimination. There’s also an expectation to avoid implicating the district in unlawful activity or anything that would otherwise harm the district. There is also a requirement on board communications being true and accurate.

Action taken by the board against board members who violate policy includes formal censure by resolution — something Grams experienced earlier this year after posting a disparaging remark about George Floyd, the Black man who died in Minnesota in May while in police custody.