The Lancaster Central School District presented proposed updates to the district code of conduct and the athletic code of conduct for the 2025–26 school year, citing new state legislation on personal internet‑enabled devices and local revisions to athletic eligibility and spectator expectations.

Andrew Kraitzman (district presenter) said the primary change to the district code of conduct responds to state law concerning internet‑enabled personal devices. “Students will be instructed to keep their personal devices off and away during the school day,” Kraitzman said. He added that any instruction requiring internet‑enabled devices will be delivered through district‑issued devices.

Kraitzman described notable athletic‑code updates recommended by the stakeholder committee led by Athletic Director Mister Rupp. The athletic code now defines academic eligibility as an overall grade‑point average of 72% or higher; students who do not meet that threshold may continue to practice and work out with their teams but are barred from competitions. The revisions also add sections addressing student conduct on social media, use of personal devices and vaping, and set spectator behavior expectations following regional trends in misconduct.

The presentation was informational and the board did not vote on the policy changes at this meeting; a second reading was given for related technology policy (District Technology Device Student Agreement) and that item will be on a future agenda for a vote.

District staff said they have gathered stakeholder feedback, including from students, and will communicate building‑level procedures to families and staff before the school year begins.