The Caitlin Board of Education approved a revised e-learning schedule intended to reduce students' total time on video calls and provide structured independent learning time. The board voted 6-0 to adopt the change as presented.

The superintendent (name not specified in the public record) told the board the revised plan shortens Google Meet sessions to 25 minutes per class period, with morning synchronous instruction focused on teacher-led explanation and afternoon independent work for students to demonstrate learning. "The schedule reduces the amount of time that the students are on a Google Meet, to 25 minutes per period," the superintendent said in the presentation.

District leaders said the schedule was developed with input from the Kaitlin Education Association and special-education partners and is modeled on practices used by several Northern Illinois districts. Teachers will hold office hours during independent work time and are expected to monitor email for student questions. The superintendent emphasized that the plan does not change curricular expectations but aims to reduce continuous screen time for developmental reasons and to improve engagement.

Board members asked how teacher support would be provided during independent work sessions; the superintendent confirmed teachers would have scheduled office hours and remote monitoring. The board moved and approved the e-learning schedule by roll call (Ayes 6, Nays 0). Implementation will begin on e-learning days designated by district administration; no additional board action was required.