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Board hears changes to student electronic devices policy; high school to adopt phone-pouch system in handbook
Summary
The board discussed a revised student electronic-device policy (3225) that removes outdated language and establishes a phone-free approach; administration will refine procedures and return the policy and a high-school implementation plan (Yondr pouches) for a second read on June 24.
The board reviewed proposed revisions to Policy 3225 (students and electronic devices). The update removes outdated terminology (telecommunication devices, pagers) and narrows permitted phone use in instructional settings with the stated goal of creating a phone-free Wenatchee School District. Administrators said the policy-level language is intentionally higher-level; specific implementation (for example, use of Yondr phone pouches at the high school) will be documented in school handbooks and a district procedure.
Board member Julie asked whether the high school would adopt a requirement to deposit phones in Yondr pouches; staff replied the high school will adapt the procedure and include the pouch program in its school handbook once the board adopts the policy. Several trustees emphasized the procedure should be flexible administratively so staff can refine operations without repeated board action. One trustee suggested a two-part motion: adopt policy-level language now and delegate limited administrative authority to refine procedure content.
Administrators said Kim and the policy committee have worked on the draft for more than a year and that they will incorporate board feedback and circulate updated text prior to the June 24 second read. The board expects the revised policy and the accompanying procedure to return on June 24 for action.
Ending: The board asked staff to finalize language, circulate an updated procedure in the weekly packet, and bring the policy and procedure back for a second read and action on June 24.
