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Board adopts amendment limiting certain student email to age 13 and older
Summary
Board members approved an amended sentence in the internet-use exhibit to align with federal guidelines that restrict communications for students under age 13. The amendment was approved as part of action item 6.11 a and b and will be incorporated into district policy exhibits.
The Annette Island School District board approved an amendment to the internet-use exhibit to align the exhibit language with federal guidelines restricting certain electronic communications for students younger than 13.
Director (Speaker 4) explained the change during the meeting: staff amended draft language that initially specified grades K–3 to instead restrict external email communications so that students who are predominantly age 13 or older may send or receive email outside the district; staff said the change "ensures compliance with federal guidelines." Board member (Speaker 3) moved to approve 6.11 a and b with the amended sentence and the motion passed by voice vote.
Superintendent (Speaker 1) confirmed the handbook and exhibits will be adjusted as part of routine policy updates, and staff will make the exhibit wording consistent with the district's communication platform transition to ParentSquare. The board treated the handbook revisions as a first reading in this meeting.
What happens next: The amended exhibit language will be incorporated into the district's internet-use policy exhibits and returned as needed for final adoption; staff will ensure handbook references to communication apps reflect the new ParentSquare platform.
