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Board adopts pilot policy limiting student phone use; enforcement concerns remain
Summary
Dufur SD 29 adopted a piloted electronic-device policy aimed at keeping phones out of classrooms; board members warned enforcement could be difficult and discussed limiting access during passing time versus lunch only. Administration said implementation communications would start immediately and a pilot could begin next Monday.
After extended discussion about enforceability and high-school passing time, a board member moved to adopt a pilot electronic-device policy intended to keep phones silent and out of sight during instructional time and to allow limited access during non-class times. "I would make a motion to adopt the attached policy and see how it goes," said a board member who made the motion. Board members debated striking passing-time access in favor of lunch-only access and noted logistical constraints for hallway monitoring.
The board approved the pilot by voice vote; administration said it would communicate the change and aimed to have the pilot in effect by Monday the 21st. Multiple members warned the policy may require adjustments after the short pilot period because monitoring transitions between buildings and enforcing passing-time rules could create practical problems. The board described the action as a pilot and agreed to reassess during the year.
