Board removes cell‑phone policy from consent agenda, advances curriculum adoption and training plans

During the consent‑agenda review, board members discussed a proposed district cell‑phone/social‑media policy and whether its language applied outside instructional hours. The chair and administration clarified the executive order and said the policy language was intended to restrict student access to social media during instructional hours unless authorized by an administrator.

A motion was made to approve the consent agenda with the cell‑phone policy item removed for further review; the board carried that motion. The board agreed staff should verify language and consider an administrative regulation (AR) to clarify exceptions for sporting events and other scenarios that fall outside the instructional day.

Administration also updated the board on curriculum adoption timelines: health and social‑studies adoptions have begun, committees including family, community and staff members will review recommended materials, and the public will have opportunities to view the recommended curriculum before formal adoption.

Board member Clyde Rude recommended bringing in an OSBA trainer for a targeted board work session; the board discussed in‑person and virtual delivery options and asked staff to follow up with a potential trainer from Corvallis.

Quotations recorded in the meeting included a reading of policy language: "Students are not permitted to access social media platforms using personal or district devices while on school grounds or at district sponsored events unless authorized by a school administrator for educational purposes."