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Orono board adopts nine updated policies on second reading
Summary
The Orono Public School District board unanimously approved nine policy updates on second reading, covering discrimination, technology use, violence prevention, hazing, student vehicle use, immunizations and the pledge of allegiance.
The Orono Public School District Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt nine policy updates on second reading during its regular meeting.
Dr. Fletcher introduced the items as the board’s second reading of Policy 5-22 (non-discrimination), 5-24 (internet technology and cell phone acceptable use), 5-25 (violence prevention), 5-26 (hazing prohibition), 5-27 (student use and parking of motor vehicles), 5-28 (student parental/family non-discrimination), 5-29 (notification to staff of violent behavior by students), 5-30 (immunization requirements) and 5-31 (pledge of allegiance). "There were not any further additions or recommendations, to the policy," Dr. Fletcher said before the vote.
A motion to approve the policies was made and seconded. The board conducted a roll-call vote and recorded unanimous approval.
Why it matters: The package updates address a range of everyday school operations and student-safety topics, from acceptable use of technology to immunization requirements and procedures for notifying staff about violent student behavior. Board adoption on second reading completes the local approval step required for these policy changes to take effect.
What’s next: The policies will be implemented according to district procedures; Dr. Fletcher said the administration will continue to support staff and monitor the impact of policy changes.
