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District launches elementary technology advisory, seeks new filtering RFP after parents raise safety and screen‑time concerns
Summary
After reports that some filtering tools missed inappropriate content, the district launched an Elementary Technology Advisory Committee, will issue an RFP for a new internet filter, and will pilot clearer parent opt‑in/opt‑out settings and community education on digital citizenship.
Canyons School District staff told the board Thursday they will convene an Elementary Technology Advisory Committee and seek new vendor proposals for web‑filtering systems after parents and staff raised concerns about inappropriate material reaching elementary users and about screen‑time and instructional balance.
Superintendent Rick Robbins reviewed recent community outreach and usage data, noting the district has implemented parent portal controls and is developing a three‑strike monitoring approach for accounts that repeatedly search inappropriate content. Robbins said, “We are looking… to RFP on a new filtering system” and described a range of…
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