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Board backs a low‑tech approach for early grades, asks district to produce an implementation guide for teacher support
Summary
At the workshop the board reviewed a new policy on balanced screen time that directs the superintendent to produce an instructional guidance document emphasizing low‑tech, age‑appropriate practice for K‑2 while allowing teacher tools and future board review before any student‑facing AI rollouts.
The board reviewed a proposed policy on instructional screen time and balanced technology use that emphasizes developmentally appropriate, purposeful use of devices and directs the superintendent to produce a detailed instructional guidance document.
Member Combs and academic staff said the policy is intended to be principles‑based across grades while specifically directing reduced student‑facing screen time in K‑2. A staff leader clarified the district’s approach is “low‑tech not no‑tech,” noting that digital testing and some technology skills remain necessary. Staff also emphasized the need for teacher professional development to shift instructional models away from overreliance on certain EdTech platforms.
Board members sought explicit wording that any student‑facing use of AI or new student‑facing platforms would return to the board for approval; staff confirmed that student‑facing AI would be brought forward for board review before deployment. Members asked for language changes (for example, replacing “utilized” with “approved for use” when describing district resources) and requested a phased implementation with teacher training.
Next steps: staff will finalize an instructionally focused guidance document, align training and pilot plans and return with technical edits to the policy language.
