Decatur board approves three policies for first reading covering student devices, facilities planning and long-range needs

Oct 15, 2025

The board approved three policies for first read: JCDAS (use of electronic devices for students in K–8 to comply with House Bill 340), FD (facilities long-range planning) and FDB (long-range needs determination). Each policy was approved to proceed to public comment and formal adoption later in the policy process.

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City Schools of Decatur’s Board of Education on Oct. 14 approved three policies for first reading that will be posted for public comment: a student electronic-device policy required under House Bill 340, a Facilities Long-Range Planning policy and a Long-Range Needs Determination policy.

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