Policies of the School

Note to Manual Users

The policies of the school are listed by section according to the alphabetical codes see below for more details and a key for categorization.  Each tab is labeled by section, click the tab (section) you wish to view. All policies that are filed under that section can be viewed by opening the drop down, once you select the specific policy you would like to view it will open in another window.

Statements in this manual are filed in accordance with the EPS/NSBA school board policy classification system which provides an efficient means for locating policies and regulations that pertain to school governance.

​The manual is divided into 12 sections,  each bearing an alphabetical code:
A - Foundations and Basic Commitments
B- School Board Governance and Operations
C- General School Administration
D- Fiscal Management
E- Support Services
F- Facilities Planning and Development
G- Personnel
H- Negotiations
I- Instructional Program
J- Students
K- School-Community-Home Relations
L- Education Agency Relations

If you have a question regarding any of the policies, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 207-668-7749.

SECTION A: FOUNDATIONS AND BASIC COMMITMENTS

Section A of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the district’s legal role in providing public education and the basic principles underlying school board governance. These policies provide a setting for all of the school board’s other policies and regulations.

SECTION B: SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS

Section B of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the school board -- how it is appointed or elected; how it is organized; how it conducts meetings, and how the board operates. This section includes bylaws and policies establishing the board’s internal operating procedures.

SECTION C: GENERAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Section C of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on school management, administrative organization, and school building and department administration -- including the administrative aspect of special programs and system wide reforms such as school-based or site-based management. It also houses personnel policies on the superintendent, senior administrators (management team), and school principals. All phases of the policy implementation -- procedures or regulations -- are properly located in this section.

SECTION D: FISCAL MANAGEMENT

​Section D of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on school finances and the management of funds. Policies on the financing of school construction and renovation, however, are filed in Section F, Facilities Management.

SECTION E: SUPPORT SERVICES

Section E of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on business management such as safety, building and grounds management, office services, transportation, and food services.

SECTION F: FACILITIES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

​Section F of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on facility planning, financing, construction, and renovation. It also includes the topics of temporary facilities and school closings.

RSU #82 Has No Policies in This Section at This Time

SECTION G: PERSONNEL

Section G of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on all school employees except for the superintendent (policies on the school chief are located in Section C, General Administration). The category is divided into three main divisions: GB has policies applying to all school employees or to general personnel matters; GC refers to instructional and administrative staff; and GD refers to support or classified staff.

SECTION H: NEGOTIATIONS

Section H of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the process of negotiating with bargaining units recognized by the school board and authorized under state law.

​RSU #82 Has No Policies in This Section at This Time

SECTION I: INSTRUCTION

Section I of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the instructional program: basic curricular subjects, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.