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Board begins first reading of new personal-electronic-device policy amid debate over lockers, pouches and student mental health

5941806 · October 14, 2025
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Summary

The policy committee presented a first-read version of a personal-electronic-device policy tied to a recent governor's executive action; trustees discussed options ranging from no change to locked storage and requested further work, community messaging and administrator input.

Coos Bay School District trustees held a substantial discussion on Oct. 13 about a proposed personal-electronic-device (PED) policy the state had recently directed districts to adopt. The policy came to the board as a first reading; trustees debated whether the draft is sufficient to protect student mental health and classroom focus and discussed more restrictive alternatives.

Background: Board members said the policy was triggered by state-level action and clarified that it would put new requirements on…

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