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Board approves handbook revisions, removes technology images from high school handbook
Summary
The Cedar Springs Public Schools Board approved the 25% handbook review and voted to remove product images (Apple devices) from the high school handbook to avoid implying specific device ownership.
The Cedar Springs Public Schools Board voted May 19 to adopt the 25% handbook revisions and specifically approved removing images from the high school handbook that depicted technology devices.
Staff said images showing Apple products created confusion about whether the handbook would imply required device ownership. After discussion with the high school team, staff recommended removing the images because they did not add clarity to policy language and could confuse students who use other device types. The board approved the handbooks with the images removed.
Board members said the handbooks had been reviewed previously and that the change was primarily a formatting and clarity matter rather than a policy content change. The approved handbooks will be used for the upcoming school year.
