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Sheridan School Board adopts student device policy, tables attendance policy and reschedules work session
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Summary
The board adopted policy JFCEB clarifying personal electronic device rules (students may keep phones on their person but not use them during school hours), tabled an employee attendance policy for further edits, approved a board appreciation proclamation, and moved a February work session from Feb. 4 to Feb. 11.
The Sheridan School Board voted to adopt a clarified personal electronic device policy (JFCEB) after discussion about enforcement and liability.
Under the revised policy, as read aloud at the meeting, the district will not require lockboxes or take devices from students; devices may remain on a student’s person but must not be used during school hours. The board heard that disciplinary steps and loss-of-privilege procedures remain available for students who do not comply.
A motion to accept policy JFCEB was made, seconded and the board voted to approve the policy. The meeting record shows the motion carried after board members voiced 'Aye.'
On a separate personnel matter, the board discussed contradictions and unclear language in the employee attendance and leave administration policy (GCBDG/GBDG) and agreed to table the item to allow staff to work with administrators (Natalia and Brittany were referenced) to clarify language. That postponement was moved and seconded.
The board also approved a proclamation recognizing school board members (declaring January 2026 school board recognition month) and voted to change a scheduled February work session from Feb. 4 to Feb. 11. Speakers emphasized community outreach, upcoming training session dates and using available scholarship funds to host tailored board training.
The board did not take emergency fiscal action and most items were procedural or policy-adoption items to guide future implementation.
