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RSU 40 board invites parent input on technology use, screen time and device policy
Summary
Following a prior technology briefing, RSU 40 board members discussed narrowing technology goals and invited parents to email or form focused groups to advise on device take-home, cell-phone policy, privacy and AI; the board signaled a shift toward more student-created work over passive consumption.
Board members asked for follow-up after a recent technology presentation by Ian; an unnamed administrator (Speaker 10) encouraged parents and community members to email and attend meetings to help narrow technology topics and contribute to policy discussions.
Speaker 10 said the district wants to move "from consumptive to creative" technology use and to make screen time more purposeful: "We want students to be more engaged and open ended in the work they do, and we want them to be safe, responsible, and ethical online," the speaker said. The administrator suggested targeted parent nights or focused groups to discuss issues ranging from cell-phone rules and device take-home to privacy and AI.
The board agreed the technology conversation is broad and that focused parent engagement will help shape decisions to be discussed further during the budget process and in future committee meetings.
