The Dickson County School Board on Feb. 7 approved adding a certified therapy dog, Mia, to the district's therapy-dog program and directed staff to distribute the student participation consent form to families so Mia can begin visits before the end of the school year.

Staff presented a letter, the student participation consent form and proof of Mia's certification and insurance. The administration said wording in the letter had been adjusted following prior board discussion and that the district would notify families promptly if the board approved.

Board members moved and seconded approval of the program letter and participation form and the motion carried. The record shows the district intends to begin school visits as soon as family consent is obtained and scheduling allows.

Discussion at the meeting focused on ensuring the consent form and program letter reflected earlier board feedback and that the dog's certifications and insurance were on file. No public comment on the item was recorded.

The approval is administrative: staff will distribute the materials, collect consent forms from families and schedule Mia's initial visits. No changes to district policy were proposed at the meeting; the board voted only to authorize the program participation and the related consent materials for distribution to families.