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Board reviews 5000 and 6000 policy updates; technology changes follow new law
Summary
Trustees reviewed first readings of district policy series 5000 (attendance) and 6000 (technology), noting alignment with statute and a restriction on personal-device use during instructional time except with instructor permission or for medical needs.
The Elmbrook School District board conducted first readings of the 5000 and 6000 policy series on March 20.
Trustee Sam Hughes said the updates primarily align policy language with recent statute changes, moving details into policy where required. The 6000-series update addresses appropriate technology use; Emily noted that phone caddies and school-issued device rules will remain and that the revised policy restricts personal-device use during instructional time except for instructor-authorized educational uses or medical needs.
Trustees asked whether handbooks and teacher practices will be updated to reflect the change. Emily said handbooks will be revised and that the district’s legal counsel had reviewed the policy to ensure compliance.
