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Board amends student technology policy to meet E‑rate requirements and emphasize digital citizenship
Summary
The board approved amendments to BP 6109 (student acceptable use of technology), citing E‑rate compliance and districtwide digital citizenship and media‑literacy training for all students.
The Board of Education approved an amendment to Board Policy 6109 on students’ acceptable use of technology after staff read the redlined policy and commissioners discussed practical questions about cell phones, personal devices and social media.
Matthew Kinsey, chief technology officer, read the superintendent’s proposal to amend BP 6109, describing the changes as redlined in the posted materials. Commissioner Marasay noted the amendment’s purpose to qualify the district for federal E‑rate discounts by clarifying education obligations about information literacy, digital citizenship and cyberbullying prevention for all students. "It requires school districts to educate students on information literacy, digital citizenship, and cyberbullying," Marasay said.
Board members asked about school‑by‑school cell‑phone rules and whether the district will return with broader guidance about personal devices and 'bring your own device' strategies; staff said school sites now manage detailed rules but the district will follow up with a broader discussion.
A roll‑call vote recorded unanimous approval; staff and commissioners said the policy change is primarily compliance with federal requirements while offering an opportunity to expand classroom practice around technology use.
