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Board adopts bell-to-bell personal electronic devices policy after Executive Order 25‑09 reference
Summary
The board approved Policy JFCEB (Personal Electronic Devices), citing Executive Order 25‑09 that requires schools to prohibit personal devices from bell to bell; motion passed unanimously.
The Oregon Trail School District 46 board approved Policy JFCEB (Personal Electronic Devices) after Superintendent Aaron Bayer referenced Executive Order 25‑09 requiring a bell‑to‑bell prohibition on personal electronic devices. The policy reading and subsequent approval were recorded on Oct. 13, 2025; the motion to adopt the policy was made by Randy Carmony and seconded by Paula Siverly, and the minutes record the vote as unanimous among board members present.
Board discussion pointed to compliance with state administrative rules and alignment with district expectations for classroom management. The minutes do not record substantive amendments to the policy text at this meeting; the action is recorded as Action 2025‑10‑04 in the board action list.
