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On second reading the board approved updates to DN (school properties disposition), IHBA (individualized education programs) and ILD (student participation in surveys, analyses or evaluations). The board also approved first readings of ACAA (harassment of students and Title IX harassment of students), ACAB (harassment of employees and Title IX harassment of employees) and AC (nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action), along with associated complaint procedures (ACAA‑R, ACAB‑R). The board approved deletion of procedures ACAA‑R2 and ACAB‑R2.

Board members reviewed the policy text with attention to formatting and wording. Robbie, a board member, questioned a title typo that read “unlawful harassment” and pushed to remove the word “unlawful” from the policy title; the board agreed to strike the typo and to clean up redline formatting before the second reading.

The board discussed and approved the 2025–26 school calendar. The primary calendar change moves a January workshop to March to allow participation in a regional rendezvous; the regional calendar alignment also produced a two‑week Christmas break. Board members spent substantial time discussing half‑day Wednesdays and the district’s approach to remote learning for weather events. Superintendent Katie said the administration will bring more data on professional‑development outcomes and that remote learning, if used, would be accompanied by guidance and supports for teachers; she also said parents can seek excused absences for hardship on weather days.

Board members announced a public hearing and budget workshop at Oak Hill High School on March 19 at 5:30 p.m.; the public hearing will accept comment on the planned April 8 vote about closing Savannah Primary School, but no board vote will occur at the March 19 hearing.

Votes on the policies, procedures and calendar were recorded during the meeting; when motions were carried the transcript records the board saying “all those in favor” and approving the items. Individual roll-call votes were not recorded in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Directors Meeting - March 12, 2025 (7:00 pm)","oneSentenceSummary","The RSU 04 School Board approved multiple harassment, discrimination and Title IX‑related policy readings and adopted the 2025–26 school calendar, while discussing remote learning as a potential response to weather days.","taxTitle","RSU 04, School Districts, Maine","taxId",77254,"location","Maine","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6281254,"RSU 04 board approves Academic Decathlon trip to national competition in Des Moines",319,86000,405000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607448-1c3418d855b1227ecf21e7cf4dc17216&start=86&end=405","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607448-1c3418d855b1227ecf21e7cf4dc17216/thumbnail_86000.jpg","/articles/6281254/Maine/RSU-04-board-approves-Academic-Decathlon-trip-to-national-competition-in-Des-Moines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281254-912697fa1557b446df7a748debbc5836/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191930&Signature=nAXQBhWSzhgaG71G81m6a9wKPQwvfstCo96ULGe4NmXC3m4iXuCfl17Dx5MeFyRQMEB-V1RpBFwtpeSIa3Ul9wM7XPZjMYHKAx7HMsOQZe2vRS0S1dDPZiSHWONfHWUkW50db7hW1hJ9RQohIqFg2eKTACrxeBcYelXzuek5NQnINvo0WUrPQgjuZp-gkIX3nuAmOwoOdTYws5x8-Pzt0XantpSRX3o8GMm6VSuqige-VhZKCHfQJh5LWJL21LzCToPrAqodgxZXN7XZLESO3o5K3iLnu5ynEuxOCzOmUB64AKiSC9QU2r3pFeDaIJXMzhN~pf~a5NknCsv9EXbA0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The RSU 04 School Board voted to approve the high school Academic Decathlon team’s trip to the national competition in Des Moines, scheduled April 30–May 4, after hearing a presentation from the team’s coach and students.

Derek Anderson, the Academic Decathlon teacher-coach, told the board the team has 17 travelers and that the total cost for the trip is “almost $15,000,” of which students and families have raised $13,370. He said the team is not asking the board for additional funding and that “a little over $4,000” is already budgeted in the co-curricular account to help cover costs.

The board heard brief remarks from competing students. Sophie, a sophomore, said of the national meet: “It was a great experience to be able to compete and be able to meet people from so many different states. It’s just truly a wonderful experience.” Everett, a freshman, said, “I would really hope to learn it and get better and progress my academic skills and see what’s out there.”

Anderson described local fundraising efforts to close the remaining gap: a McDonald’s on Lisbon Street committed 10% of sales on a forthcoming date, students will sell coffee, and the team is hosting an Applebee’s fundraiser on March 27 from 4 to 9 p.m. He asked the board to approve the travel request; the board moved, seconded and approved the request without additional conditions.

The board’s vote came during an agenda adjustment that placed public comment and the travel request earlier in the meeting. After the vote board members praised the students and the coach and members of the public were invited to contribute to fundraising.","The RSU 04 School Board approved the high school Academic Decathlon team’s plan to attend the national competition in Des Moines April 30–May 4. The team of 17 travelers has raised most of the roughly $15,000 cost and is not requesting additional district funds.","actionData","errors"]

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RSU 04 board approves harassment/discrimination policy updates, procedure deletions and 2025–26 calendar; discusses remote learning and upcoming public hearing

RSU 04 board approves Academic Decathlon trip to national competition in Des Moines