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NEPN/NSBA Code: BG-R MSAD #37 POLICY POLICY ADOPTION PROCEDURE
The following procedure shall be used to adopt, review, revise or
delete School Board policies: A. The Policy Subcommittee is charged
with reviewing and recommending all policies/policy changes to be considered
by the Board. 1. Individual Board members, other
standing committees, the Superintendent, or other interested party should submit
policy suggestions and concerns to the Policy Subcommittee. 2. The Policy Subcommittee, together
with the Superintendent, shall have the responsibility to review and research
each suggestion in accordance with Board policies, prepare draft policies as
appropriate, and make recommendations to the entire Board. 3. To the fullest extent practical, the
Policy Subcommittee shall discuss the proposal with groups affected by the
policy. B. Upon
recommendation by the Policy Subcommittee, the first reading of a new policy,
revision or deletion of policy shall be placed on the agenda of a regular
Board meeting. Board members shall
receive the policy and recommendations in advance of the meeting date. Discussion may take place on the substance
of the policy proposal, and a formal vote shall be held to acknowledge the
first reading of the policy. C. At
a subsequent regular meeting, the policy shall be placed on the agenda for
second reading and action. D. Immediately
upon approval, policies/revisions/deletions shall be disseminated. Policies deleted and changed shall be
recalled. The Superintendent/designee
shall ensure that all policy manuals are kept up-to-date. Legal Reference: 26 MRSA § 965.1,C Cross Reference: BG
- School Board Policy Process CHD – Administration in
the Absence of Policy Adopted: October 26, 2000 |
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