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Board reviews rollout details for cell‑phone policy, ParentSquare and other operations
Summary
Administrators described how the district will implement the state’s student cell‑phone mandate (pouches/backpacks, tiered non‑suspension discipline), introduced ParentSquare and QR links for committee pages, and said food services will pilot new menu items including a 'chef of the week.'
The board heard several operational updates, including steps to implement a new student cell‑phone rule, plans to enhance parent communication and a food‑service pilot.
Administrators described the cell‑phone implementation as a structured, tiered approach intended to comply with state direction that students not be suspended for noncompliance. Phones will be stored in pouches and placed in backpacks so they are not visible, with limited permitted handling ("twice a day" was cited as an example). Administrators said they will work with parents as partners and use a tiered response to noncompliance rather than suspensions.
The district also introduced tools to improve communication: a QR code added to materials will link directly to the district website and committee pages, and ParentSquare will be used to distribute agendas, minutes and group messages to parents and coaches.
On food service, administrators said the department is reviewing menus to add variety that appeals to students and plans a "chef of the week" feature to introduce new items and increase participation in school meals as part of broader health and wellness efforts.
The policy committee will begin staged reviews of the 2000 series of board policy this year, using an outside legal review (referred to as NISPA) to guide first and second readings across the coming months.
The meeting also included a motion to approve the consent agenda items 10a through 17c; the transcript does not record a detailed vote tally in the provided segments. Administrators reminded families of upcoming dates and bus route information available on the district website.
