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Board holds first reading on state-mandated bell-to-bell wireless device restriction
Summary
The board reviewed two policy options — leave-at-home or secure in-school storage — to comply with a new state mandate prohibiting wireless device use during instructional time; trustees said a final policy must be adopted by the June meeting to meet the July 1 requirement.
The board conducted a first reading of proposed policy language responding to new state law that restricts wireless devices during bell-to-bell instructional time. Dr. McCall presented two draft options on the table: a leave-at-home policy and a secure in-building storage option (pouches, lockers, backpacks or other secure storage).
Trustees acknowledged the state mandate and discussed the operational challenges of implementing and enforcing a device restriction across classrooms. Members noted concerns about staff burden for enforcement and community feedback; the board emphasized its intent to comply with state law and to finalize the policy at the June meeting so the policy is in place before the July 1 deadline.
No final action was taken during the meeting; the item was reported as a first read with further discussion and a second reading scheduled for June.
