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Board adopts revised electronic-device policy for secondary schools
Summary
After a second reading, trustees approved changes to CCSD Policy 546 (electronic device usage) with a wording tweak to refer to 'resources' rather than a specific tool; the motion passed with no opposition recorded on the transcript.
The Carson City School District Board of Trustees voted to approve revisions to Policy 546 on electronic-device usage for secondary schools after a second reading, with a minor wording change requested by a trustee.
During the second reading, a trustee suggested replacing the word “tools” with “resources” to better fit district policy language. District staff agreed to the edit. Brandon Bringhurst (presenting the item) said he could make the change: “I can certainly make that change.”
The board moved to adopt the policy with the revision. Trustee Walker made the motion: “I'll move that we accept this policy with the revisions noted.” Trustee Brunner seconded. The board clerk asked for public comment; seeing none, the board voted and the chair said, “Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.”
Why it matters: The policy governs how secondary schools manage student access to mobile and electronic devices and signals how schools may use resources to reduce in-class disruptions while preserving instructional priorities.
Ending: With the motion adopted, staff will update the written policy to reflect the agreed wording change and proceed to implement the revised policy in secondary schools.
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