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Centennial board weighs personal electronic device policy; debate centers on storage, exemptions and enforcement
Summary
During a Sept. 24 work session the board reviewed a draft district personal electronic device (PED) policy and asked staff to return a first read in October after surveys of students, staff and families. Directors debated whether devices should be stored off-person, exemptions for medical or IEP needs, and how to standardize consequences.
The Centennial School District board on Sept. 24 reviewed a draft personal electronic device (PED) policy and discussed multiple decision points including scope, definitions, allowable exemptions and disciplinary responses.
Superintendent Owens and April Olsen, director of curriculum and student learning, told the board the district is working from state guidance and an executive order that requires restrictions on device use during instructional hours and that Centennial has implemented school-level practices this fall to limit use while the district develops a formal policy. Olsen said the district is collecting input via staff, student and family surveys and expects to bring a formal draft for first reading in October.
Key decision points discussed by the board:
- Storage location: Options include requiring devices be placed…
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