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RSU 1 recognizes the role of booster groups in assisting the schools in enriching athletic and other extracurricular activities and enabling more students to participate in such activities. For the purpose of this policy, a booster group is a parent and/or com...

EXPULSION GUIDELINES I. EXPULSION HEARING AND REENTRY GUIDELINES The following steps constitute general guidelines for the conduct of an expulsion hearing. The guidelines may be adjusted to meet the flexible requirements of due process on a case-by-case basis...

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO STUDENTS The Regional School Unit 1 Board discourages the administration of medication to students during the school day when other options exist, but recognizes that in some instances it may be necessary for a student to have m...

This policy has been adopted to assure that the rights and safety of all involved parties are preserved. RSU #1 shall strive to protect the safety and health of children and youth in its care, and its employees, recognizing: the rights of students and employ...

COMMUNICABLE/INFECTIOUS DISEASES Staff shall be alert to signs of illness and communicable/infectious disease and refer students who such symptoms to the school nurse. The school nurse shall be responsible for notifying the local health department or Maine CDC...

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING RSU 1 SCHOOLS All parents/guardians registering a student in the RSU 1 must show written proof that their student has received the following immunizations per State of Maine Immunization Law, before the student ...

STUDENT WELLNESS The Board recognizes that student wellness and good nutrition are related to students' physical and psychological well-being and their readiness to learn. The Board is committed to providing a school environment that supports student and staff...

These procedures shall govern disciplinary removals of students with disabilities from their regular school program. These procedures shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with state and federal special education laws and regulations. A. School administr...

FILE: JKF DISCIPLINARY REMOVAL OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES When removing students with disabilities from their regular school programs, whether as a result of a suspension, an expulsion, or any other removal covered by state and federal special education law...

EXPULSION OF STUDENTS No student may be expelled from school except by action of the Board. Following a proper investigation of a student’s behavior and in accordance with the Board’s districtwide disciplinary policies, the Board shall expel the student, if fo...

File: JJID SPORTS PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS All candidates for all athletic teams shall be examined prior to participation each school year by a physician. No candidate will be permitted to engage in either a practice or a contest unless this requirement has been ...

File: JKD-R STUDENT SUSPENSION REGULATIONS Procedure for action on student suspensions: A. The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charges(s) against him/her; B. The student shall be given an explanation of the evidence forming the basis for...

SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS The Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors delegates to the building administrator the authority to suspend students in grade six and above for a period not to exceed ten (10) school days. Suspensions longer than 10 days may be impose...

PROCEDURES ON PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION These procedures are established for the purpose of meeting the obligations of Regional School Unit 1 under state law/regulations and Board Policy JKAA governing the use of physical restraint and seclusion. These...

USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION The RSU 1 Board of Directors has adopted this policy and the accompanying procedures to implement the standards for use of physical restraint and seclusion with students, as required by state law and regulations, and to ...

File: JKA CORPORAL PUNISHMENT The RSU 1 Board of Directors forbids the use of corporal punishment in accordance with Maine state law, which provides: Reasonable force A teacher or other person entrusted with the care or supervision of a person for special or l...

STUDENT DISCIPLINE It is essential for schools to maintain a safe and orderly environment that supports student learning and achievement. Effective discipline enables the schools to discharge their primary responsibilities to educate students and promote citi...

A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way ...

The Board recognizes that concussions and other head injuries are potentially serious and could result in significant brain damage and/or death if not recognized and managed properly. The Board adopts this policy to promote the safety of students participating...

The Board recognizes that there may be some students in the RSU #1 schools who rely on the use of medical marijuana to manage a medical condition and who may be unable to effectively function at school without it. Maine law provides that a "primary caregiver" ...