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Board updates electronic-device policy; adds 'wireless listening devices' and keeps violation penalties after amendment
Summary
Policy JCDAE was revised to include wireless listening devices (excluding instructional use) among prohibited items and the board adopted the policy as amended after removing a separate proposed change to the violations schedule.
The board approved revisions to Policy JCDAE (student use of electronic devices) that explicitly add "wireless listening devices" to the list of covered items, excluding use for instruction. The board also reviewed proposed changes to the violations schedule but ultimately removed those suggested changes and adopted the policy with the device‑list update only.
Staff described recommended wording changes, including adding wireless listening devices to the third paragraph and clarifying the district is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Administrators said the discipline committee recommended adjusting the progressive penalty schedule because schools with clear phone‑zones experienced fewer problems. Some board members argued state law prohibits phones on campus and questioned softening penalties; others urged a degree of leniency.
The board then voted to remove the proposed revisions to the violations section and to adopt the policy as amended. The transcript records one recorded no vote against final adoption. The changes will be implemented at school level under existing enforcement and will be reflected in the student code of conduct and handbook.
