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Abington board approves first readings and repeals as part of annual policy review

5719057 · August 29, 2025
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The board approved one-reading revisions and first readings of multiple personnel and conduct policies and voted to repeal two older personnel policies, with administrators noting a clerical correction to one item before second reading.

The Abington Board of School Directors on Aug. 26 approved revisions and first readings of multiple district policies, and voted to repeal two policies as part of its annual policy review.

Doctor Melcor, speaking during the meeting's policy section, summarized changes to personnel and conduct-related policies the administration recommended. The agenda included a one-reading approval for a revision to the "Instruction for English Learners" policy and first-reading approvals for a set of revised or new policies addressing educator misconduct reporting, tobacco and vaping, employee discipline, unlawful harassment, outside activities, sick leave for all employees, and Title IX-related harassment affecting staff.

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