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Board adopts revised electronic resources and Internet safety policy (Policy 20‑22)
Summary
Longview School District board approved second-reading revisions to Policy 20‑22 (electronic resources and Internet safety), adopting WASDA model language; administrators will receive corresponding procedures and IT reviewed language for compliance with funding requirements.
The Longview School District Board approved revisions to Policy 20‑22 (electronic resources and Internet safety) at the board’s regular meeting, adopting the WASDA model language presented at second reading.
Why it matters: Board members said the updated wording modernizes language about electronic use and safety and that the IT department reviewed the changes to ensure procedures will align with funding requirements. The revised policy is intended to clarify expectations for staff and to be paired with updated procedures for administrators.
What happened: The motion to approve revisions to Policy 20‑22 was made during the second-reading item; the board voted and the motion passed by voice vote. Superintendent and board members said administrators will receive policy procedures where the policy changes require operational steps.
Discussion highlights: Board members noted that the district’s IT lead (Matt Keyby) had reviewed the policy and will partner on procedure revisions. Members emphasized that adoption of policy language does not by itself change daily practice until accompanying procedures are issued to building administrators.
Ending: The board approved Policy 20‑22 on second reading and directed staff to incorporate the new language into written procedures for administrators; no roll-call vote totals were recorded in the public portion of the minutes.
