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Colton SD 53 board adopts student cellphone policy, approves certified contracts and other routine items
Summary
At its Sept. 8 meeting the Colton SD 53 board unanimously approved adoption of policy JFCEB (student cellphone policy), approved certified contracts with the CEA, and passed its consent agenda; the board also heard updates on food service (CEP) and transportation route adjustments.
The Colton SD 53 board approved several action items during its Sept. 8 meeting, including a new student cellphone policy and the district’s certified contract with the CEA.
Policy adoption: The board considered policy JFCEB and its administrative rule (cellphone procedures). After discussion about classroom distraction, student safety and channels for urgent communication, a motion to adopt the initial policy was made by Jeremy and seconded by Sid. The board recorded unanimous affirmative votes (Tim, Jeremy, Sid, Cezanne), and the motion passed.
Certified contracts: The board reviewed and approved the certified contract between the Certified Employees Association (CEA) and the district. Board members described the agreement as fiscally responsible and collaborative. A motion to approve the contract was made by Tim and seconded by Sid; the board voted to approve the contract with recorded unanimous ‘aye’ votes.
Consent agenda and other votes: The consent agenda (items from the Aug. 11, 2025 meeting) was moved and seconded (Sid, Jeremy) and approved earlier in the meeting. The board also acknowledged resignations and received several district reports during the session.
Operational updates tied to votes: District staff said the district qualified for CEP (Community Eligibility Provision), meaning the first full breakfast and lunch are no-cost for all students this year. Transportation staff reported temporary route reductions (from six routes to five) driven by driver shortages and lower ridership (the presentation cited a drop from about 600 to 450 student riders); staff said they would revisit route schedules if driver availability or ridership changes.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda (08/11/2025): motion by Sid; seconded by Jeremy; outcome: approved. - Policy JFCEB (student cellphone policy): motion by Jeremy; seconded by Sid; recorded votes: Tim (aye), Jeremy (aye), Sid (aye), Cezanne (aye); outcome: adopted. - Certified CEA/CSD contract: motion by Tim; seconded by Sid; recorded votes: Tim (aye), Jeremy (aye), Sid (aye), Cezanne (aye); outcome: approved.
Next steps: No items were tabled; staff will implement adopted policies and continue contract implementation and monitoring.
