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North Wasco County SD 21 adopts personal electronic devices policy; principal and students report positive early results
Summary
The board adopted the district—s personal electronic devices policy (second reading) to meet state deadlines; school administrators and students reported fewer repeat violations and improved engagement after the new rules.
The North Wasco County SD 21 Board of Directors voted to adopt the district personal electronic devices policy during its second reading, fulfilling state compliance requirements. Director David Jones moved to pass the policy as written; the board voted in favor by voice vote.
District leadership presented early implementation data: administrators reported that most violations have been first offenses and that repeat infractions fall sharply. The superintendent said there were no recorded violations at elementary schools; Dallas Middle School reported 11 first violations and the high school reported 32 first violations and only a handful of second- and third-level incidents. Innovations reported 16 first violations. The district also noted an anonymous donation provided secure lockup units so confiscated phones can be stored safely.
High-school principal Phil Williams told the board teachers reported better student engagement and fewer classroom disruptions under the policy. A student representative also said students have been more engaged since a recent Oregon law banning electronic devices took effect.
The board confirmed legal review and said adopting the policy now satisfies the state timeline for policy adoption. There was no recorded amendment to the policy at the meeting.
