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Board reviews policy updates including technology use, social media, and micro‑credential plans
Summary
Policy staff reviewed statutory updates from NCSBA, proposed language to align Policy 3220 with the district's 'balanced instruction' approach, changes to donor disclosure policy 2125 driven by statute, and plans to roll out digital citizenship micro‑credentials and cybersecurity training ahead of 2026–27.
Policy staff walked the board through a package of policy updates from the North Carolina School Boards Association and discussed technology‑related policy changes and implementation plans.
Key points: Doctor Otten noted several policies required statutory or legislative updates. He recommended editing Policy 3220 to reflect the board's balanced instruction priorities. Staff said new statutory language prompted changes to Policy 2125 (donor disclosure/identification). The board also noted proofreading issues (for example, a likely typo of 'mission' v. 'missing' in policy text) that staff agreed to correct.
Technology and digital citizenship: Staff described technology responsible‑use language and said the district already includes a technology responsible‑use review in online registration. Library/media staff and instructional technology facilitators provide device care and usage guidance, and the district intends to adopt micro‑credential modules for online safety and digital citizenship (required minimally once per year for K‑8 and twice per year for high school, per upcoming state guidance) beginning in 2026–27. The district confirmed it maintains cyber insurance and vendor readiness assessments to protect student data.
Next steps: Policy committee will draft suggested language to harmonize Policy 3220 with balanced instruction principles; staff will correct typographical errors and bring revised policy language back for the board. Staff also discussed incorporating micro‑credential modules in Canvas for students to earn online safety credentials.
