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Board approves three policy updates; staff to return with new cell‑phone and directory rules aligned with state guidance
Summary
The board approved updates to three board policies (BBBA, IGBHE, KK) and was briefed on upcoming policy revisions: required cell‑phone restrictions under a governor's executive order and a change to FERPA/directory information aligning with new Oregon administrative rules.
The Beaverton School District Board on Sept. 9 approved revisions to three district policies (BBBA — board member qualifications; IGBHE — expanded options programs; and KK — visitors to district facilities) in a unanimous vote.
Staff then briefed the board on two policy updates coming to a future meeting that carry substantive changes: - Student personal electronic devices (JFCEB): The governor’s executive order requires districts to adopt policies banning student use of personal electronic devices from bell to bell, including lunch and passing periods, and specifies policy language elements. Staff recommended aligning district policy to meet that directive. - Directory information (JOA): Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) were recently revised; staff said OSBA recommends updating district policy to shorten the list of directory elements and align with the state guidance. District communications staff noted this may affect what is published in playbills and some rosters and said legal counsel and practice will clarify practical implications.
Board members asked questions about how the directory changes might apply in common school communications (for example, grade level appearing in rosters or programs) and staff said legal counsel and additional guidance would follow.
The board voted to approve the three policy revisions as presented and will consider the JFCEB and JOA updates at a future meeting.
