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Oregon School District reviews cell phone policy after state law requires classroom limits
Summary
Board members discussed a draft update to the district's cell phone policy in a work session after Superintendent Dr. Leslie Bergstrom said Governor Evers signed a state act requiring districts to prohibit personal wireless device use during instructional time. No formal policy vote was taken.
The Oregon School District Board held a work session Nov. 10 to review staff survey results and potential changes to the district's cell phone policy after a recently signed state act. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Bergstrom told the board that Governor Evers had signed legislation requiring school districts to adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal wireless devices during instructional time.
Board members spent the work session reviewing survey results Dr. Bergstrom presented about phone use and classroom distractions and asked staff clarifying questions about implementation and enforcement. Dr. Bergstrom summarized the legislative change and its implications, noting the transcript does not provide the act's formal citation.
The discussion focused on policy options and practical issues such as when devices would be restricted, staff training, and communication to families. The board treated the item as a work session—the minutes record questions and discussion but do not show any motion or vote on a final policy.
Next steps: the board may bring a draft policy back for formal consideration at a future meeting. The district's written Superintendent's Report and related materials are posted on the district website.
