School Board Workshop & Business Meetings

The Scarborough Maine Public Schools Board held a business meeting on July 23, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on policy updates and staffing appointments. The board deliberated extensively on the second reading of policy JICJ concerning student use of privately owned electronic devices, debating the inclusion of language requiring students to not carry or wear such devices during the school day. An amendment to clarify this was approved, reflecting concerns about compliance with state law and the intent behind the policy. The board also unanimously approved retiring the old electronic device policy JFCK. Additionally, the board approved appointments for a new high school English teacher and a K-12 occupational therapist, filling positions due to retirement and new needs. The meeting included discussions on budgetary impacts related to the public pre-K program enrollment shortfall, but no direct procurement contracts or capital projects were addressed.