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Board reviews state‑driven updates on student device rules, mandatory reporting and student records
Summary
As part of required first readings, the district presented updates to policies on portable electronic devices, use of technology and mandatory child‑abuse reporting; staff said the law emphasizes parental contact in emergencies and requires reporting to police and county interview protocols.
Bullhead City School District staff briefed the board on several policy advisories on June 10, all presented as first readings to align district handbooks and procedures with recent state law.
On student devices (policy JICJ) staff said the central change is ensuring parents and students have clear ways to contact each other in emergencies; the draft also explicitly includes smartwatches and fitness trackers in the devices to be managed under the policy. "The big thing they wanted to be sure was that we let parents know how they can contact students if there's an emergency," the presenter said.
The district also reviewed ASBA‑recommended updates to its technology resources policy (IJNDB) and the associated regulation. Staff described small, targeted changes recommended by ASBA’s attorneys to align local procedures with the statute.
On reporting child abuse (policy JLF), staff said the legislature clarified that everyone employed on campus must report suspected abuse and that reports should be made to police (or Department of Child Safety) and that follow‑up interviews must follow county protocols. The presenter said the district will coordinate training for resource officers and staff so investigations and interviews meet county requirements.
Staff stressed that many of the proposed changes reflect statutory language and that the district’s existing practices — such as limiting directory information and stricter school practices — are already largely compliant. These policies were presented for first reading; the board will take formal action at a later meeting.
