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Nyssa SD 26 to present updated personal electronic device policy for board adoption
Summary
Superintendent Hopkins presented a revised personal electronic device policy (Version 2) that includes an exemption process and mirrors the district handbook; the board will consider formal adoption at its next meeting.
The Nyssa School District 26 board reviewed a proposed update to the district's personal electronic device policy and was told the board will consider formal adoption at the next meeting.
Superintendent Hopkins said the Version 2 policy updates mirror the district handbook and introduce a formal exemption process, including provisions to accommodate 504 plans. "We have to adopt it on Monday," Hopkins said, referring to the next scheduled board meeting for formal action.
Hopkins reported early feedback from the community and staff: a district survey showed strong support, which he summarized as "95% plus more positive for students and staff." Board members asked clarifying questions about bracketed options in the draft policy and how exemptions would be handled; Hopkins said the administrative regulation (AR) will provide the procedural details for exemptions and that the district will continue to align the policy with state law and the handbook.
The board also discussed operational impacts: staff noted there has been a small decrease in on-campus lunch purchases because some students leave campus, and Hopkins said the district is exploring additional grab-and-go options to reduce nutrition program disruption.
The board did not object to forwarding the proposed Version 2 policy to a formal adoption vote; staff will circulate the AR language and ensure members have time to review before Monday's meeting.
