POLICY ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT - PROCEDURES

The procedure for proposing the adoption, review, revision or deletion of a School Committee policy shall be:

A. The School Committee is charged with reviewing and adopting all policies/policy changes.

1. Individual School Committee members, other standing committees, and the superintendent should submit policy suggestions and concerns.

2. The Committee shall have the responsibility to review and research each suggestion in accordance with School Committee policies.

3. At an appropriate stage in the policy consideration, the Committee shall initiate contact with the representative teacher organization to provide opportunity to meet and consult regarding any proposed new or changed educational policy, in accordance with Title 26 MRSA, section 965.1, C.

B. Upon submission of a policy change or addition, a regular meeting agenda shall include the first reading of a new proposal, revision or deletion of policy. 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. Any changes agreed to by consensus or formally adopted amendment shall be made prior to the second reading.

C. At a subsequent regular meeting, not less than two weeks and no more than eight weeks after the first reading, the policy shall be placed on the agenda for second reading and action. Amendments may be introduced and acted upon. If a main motion to approve the policy is not passed at such a meeting, the process for that policy is ended. However, limited additional time may be obtained for further consideration by adoption of a motion to table to a specific date no later than five weeks hence.

D. Immediately upon approval, policies/revisions/deletions shall be disseminated. Policies deleted shall be recalled.

Cross Reference:

BG - POLICY DEVELOPMENT

BGB - POLICY ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT

CHD - ADMINISTRATION IN THE ABSENCE OF POLICY

Adopted: 8-17-1994