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Board advances selection-of-instructional-materials policy after members press for time limits and stricter review
Summary
On first reading the board approved a policy on selection of educational materials and related procedures, while several members urged adding explicit time limits for administrative review and raised concerns about a requirement that materials be "personally reviewed." Two board members voted no.
The RSU 40/MSAD 40 school board advanced a policy on the selection of instructional materials on first reading, but several members pressed for revisions to add time limits for administrative response and to clarify how materials are reviewed before purchase.
Why it matters: The policy governs how instructional materials are selected, how challenges are handled, and how recommended changes are reported to the superintendent. Board members said…
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