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RSU 05 board approves revised student device policy and AED language; administrators keep implementation discretion
Summary
The board approved second readings of three policies including a new student-device rule that leaves implementation choices (earbuds, procedures) to principals; AED language was tightened from 'should' to 'will' after an exchange about spare paddles and nursing plans.
The RSU 05 board on Jan. 28 approved second readings of three policies: JICJ (student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices), EBCF (automated external defibrillators) and EBBD (temperature standards).
Colin, chair of the policy committee, said the JICJ draft reflects extensive student and community feedback and that the committee adjusted language to leave certain operational choices — such as allowing…
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