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Board creates ad hoc committee to advise on cell phone and social media guidance for families
Summary
The Mineral Point board voted to form an advisory ad hoc committee to review policies and produce parent education and recommendations on student cell phone and social media use, with suggested membership including parents, teachers and SEL staff.
The board approved formation of an ad hoc advisory committee to evaluate district policy and provide guidance to families about cell phone and social media use. The committee will review current policies, consult research and experts, and propose a family‑education plan and potential policy recommendations to the board.
A presenter summarized the intended charge: the group will "review the district's current policy on cell phone, social media use and develop a plan to best educate parents and students on healthy and safe usage," and will be advisory to the board. Board members discussed committee composition — suggested representation included parents at each level, at least one teacher per building, administrators, and members of the SEL team — and asked the personnel/policy committee to scope membership and a timeline.
Why it matters: board members said the committee can shape family guidance and classroom practice without overstepping parental authority. As one board member cautioned, the district should provide evidence‑based, non‑prescriptive advice that helps families decide what works for their household.
What’s next: the board authorized formation of the committee and asked administration to prepare a proposed charge, membership list and timeline for a personnel/policy committee meeting; trustees expect the committee to return with recommendations and suggested communications for families.
