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Board reviews first reading of student personal electronic device policy
Summary
The board held a first reading of a personal electronic device policy and associated administrative regulation, discussing whether grade-level rules should remain in the AR or be moved into the policy; adoption requires a second reading in a subsequent meeting (expected October).
The Jenkintown School District board conducted the first reading of a personal electronic device policy (and its implementing administrative regulation) that school staff and a summer work group developed with parent and teacher input.
Administrators said the policy reflects student-development differences and that the AR contains grade-level implementation details. Board members debated whether to move developmental language from the AR into the policy itself to reduce discretionary interpretation; staff said they can shift the regulatory language into the policy if the board prefers.
The board noted the formal adoption process requires a second reading one month after the first reading; the administration said the item will return for that step and is not expected to be adopted until October. Staff also described outreach materials (infographics) created by parents and community volunteers to explain the policy to families and students.
No vote occurred at the work session.
