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Board holds first readings of temperature and safety policies; safety language flagged for legal review
Summary
During first readings the board discussed a proposed temperature policy (minimum 62°F, maximum 82°F) and raised concerns about safety‑policy wording such as "taking every possible precaution," directing the policy committee to review the language and seek legal guidance before second reading.
The RSU 18 board conducted first readings of several policies, including a temperature standard policy (EBBD) and a safety policy (EBCD).
Administration explained the temperature guidance recommends a minimum of 62°F and a maximum of 82°F while preserving local flexibility; board members said such extremes are rare in district buildings. On the safety policy, one board member urged caution about contract‑style language and flagged the phrase "taking every possible precaution" as potentially unrealistic and legally risky. He recommended softer language such as “prudent precautions” or seeking a legal opinion before finalizing the policy. The board agreed to send the safety policy back to the policy committee for revision and legal review before a second reading.
Superintendent Zipporah said the policy group worked to incorporate state guidance and to create flexibility for different facilities; the board asked the policy committee to return revised language that balances safety aims with practical and legal constraints.
