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Board debates classroom screen time and considers staff survey, committee
Summary
Board members raised concerns about the effects of screen time on K–5 students and agreed to solicit staff feedback, with the possibility of forming a committee to study classroom technology use before making policy changes.
A board member raised concerns that research linking heavy screen use to lower test scores and potential impacts on early brain development warrants deeper local study and possible policy adjustments.
The member referenced states and jurisdictions that are re-evaluating edtech in K–5 and urged the board to consider a staff survey and to form a committee or task force — including classroom teachers — to review the evidence and recommend changes. Other board members agreed staff input is essential and suggested gathering feedback through staff meetings or a survey prior to forming a formal committee.
No motion was made and no policy change was adopted at the meeting. The board directed staff to obtain feedback from teachers and report back; interested board members said they would meet with staff to plan the next steps.
The discussion covered potential areas of inquiry (frequency of device use by grade, research on screen time and learning outcomes, and comparisons with neighboring districts), but the transcript records no formal timeline or deliverable beyond the request to collect staff feedback.
