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CUSD 200 board approves posting of smart-device policy for public comment after questions on smartwatches and lunch use
Summary
At its May 14 meeting the CUSD 200 Board of Education voted to post a proposed smart-device policy procedure for public comment. Trustees discussed how wearables such as smartwatches fit in the draft, whether lunch access should be treated as instructional time and how anticipated state law might affect the final policy.
The CUSD 200 Board of Education voted May 14 to post for public comment a proposed smart-device policy procedure that would be incorporated into student handbooks and appear as a standalone document on the district website. The board approved the policy posting as presented and staff said they will make adjustments before the board considers final adoption next month.
Board members and staff said the policy is meant to align with an anticipated state law while giving the district time to pilot changes before full implementation. “I think there's a good chance before you come back for approval, that that will be codified in law,” Superintendent Doctor Schuler said, adding the district could make minor edits before final approval.
The discussion focused on three practical points:…
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