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Board adopts revised acceptable-use policy to align with internet-enabled device rules
Summary
The Somers board approved a revised acceptable-use policy (listed as "404526R acceptable use" in the agenda) to align with the state’s Internet-enabled devices restrictions, trustees said.
The Somers Central School District Board of Education approved a revised acceptable-use policy on first reading and adoption Tuesday to help the district comply with restrictions on internet-enabled devices, trustee Amanda said.
Amanda described the amendment as a small correction that had been missed at the prior meeting and said the revised policy was largely unchanged from the version the board had considered previously. The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution accepting the revised policy (listed in the agenda as “404526R acceptable use policy”), she said.
Why it matters: The policy governs acceptable use of district internet and connected devices and was adjusted to ensure compliance with the district’s interpretation of the Internet-enabled devices restriction referenced by trustees.
Board comment: Amanda said the change was minor and intended to ensure compliance with the ban on certain Internet-enabled devices; no member objected. The policy was approved by voice vote.
Next steps: The district will implement the revised acceptable-use policy and communicate details to staff and families as needed.
