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Policy committee adopts inventory capitalization and student electronic‑device revisions
Summary
The policy committee approved changes to the district's inventory policy to add capitalization thresholds and a revised electronic‑device policy that narrows permitted student device use during the instructional day and addresses wearable technology.
The Beauregard Parish School Board policy committee approved revisions to two board policies: an update to the inventory policy (file DIC) that adds capitalization thresholds and a new group‑purchase rule, and an update to the electronic‑device policy to align with state requirements and extend rules to wearable technology.
Committee members said the inventory change responds to findings in a recent audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. The revision adds a ‘‘capitalization of assets’’ section, defines an area threshold and a group purchase rule for combined purchases that exceed $150,000, and gives examples such as grouping office furniture or classroom equipment for capitalization.
The electronic‑device policy revision reflects state guidance and clarifies that a telecommunications device is considered in use when visible, turned on or capable of receiving/transmitting signals. The policy explicitly includes wearable technology (for example, smartwatches) among covered devices and extends the rule to school‑sponsored events that occur during the instructional day. The policy also instructs parents on how to contact students during the instructional day and limits student use of school‑issued devices for personal messaging and social media not used for educational purposes.
Committee members discussed how the rule applies to off‑campus events and field trips that occur during instructional hours and emphasized the distinction between events during the instructional day and evening spectator activities. After discussion, committee members moved and seconded the revisions and approved both policy updates by voice vote.
