The RSU 22 Board of Directors voted on several policy items during its March meeting, approving first- and second-reading actions and deleting obsolete policies.

The policy committee presented policy IKF (graduation requirements) for first reading. Board members conducted an extensive discussion about the role of advisory (currently awarded as a graduation credit at Hampton Academy), transfer students and UTC participation, and whether the district should require a third year of science. The board approved IKF for first reading so the committee can continue to refine the policy for second reading.

The board also approved deletion of four policies as a slate: ICB (extended school year), IHBAL (grievance procedures for persons with disabilities), IHBC (modifications for students with disabilities), and IIJ (tutorial programs for students with disabilities). The policy committee said the subjects are covered by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or existing regulations, making separate policies redundant. The slate deletion passed unanimously.

For second reading the board approved policy BID (board member compensation and expenses) as amended. The committee reported that state law requires a $25 compensation figure unless the board seeks voter approval to change it; the policy was returned to $25 and approved on second reading.

The board also approved policy IJNDC (acceptable internet use) on second reading; the committee recommended renaming it to "school system website/web pages." All votes on the policy items were recorded in the meeting as unanimous.

During debate on IKF, several board members asked the policy committee to examine removing advisory as a for-credit course (leaving advisory as a program) and consider replacing it with a science credit, to align with neighboring high schools that require three years of science. Committee members noted staffing and scheduling implications and said the topic will return for further study and a second reading.