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Board approves administrative cell‑phone use and reimbursement policy
Summary
The board adopted a new administrative policy standardizing eligibility, reimbursement and oversight for employees who require mobile communications for urgent or after‑hours duties; staff said the policy provides a stipend option or district‑issued phones and is modeled on nearby districts’ practices.
The board approved a new administrative policy and accompanying administrative regulation formalizing eligibility, reimbursement and standards for employee mobile‑device use for business purposes.
Staff presenting the policy said it is intended for executive, department and school leadership roles that require after‑hours or urgent communications in support of student safety and operational response. The policy offers two options: a district‑issued phone or a $50 monthly stipend for employees who use a personal device for school business. Staff said the budgeted plan covers approximately 18–20 phones; taking the stipend is expected to yield savings compared with issuing phones to every eligible employee.
Privacy and compliance Staff noted that reimbursement and device management will be governed by FERPA and district record‑retention and security requirements. District staff will maintain control over school‑issued devices; employees choosing the stipend must follow the policy’s compliance requirements.
Motion and vote A motion to adopt the administrative policy and administrative regulation was made, seconded and approved by the board.
