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Board approves student device and transportation policies, accepts small grant tied to phone‑storage supplies
Summary
Trustees approved a suite of policies—student device management, bus driver hours, non‑transportation zones, and transportation for students with disabilities—and accepted a small governor‑linked grant (~$5,000) that could fund secure phone storage materials.
Trustees approved a set of policies during the meeting, including a student device policy (presented as 32‑65), required transportation policies (policy 8115 on non‑instructional operations and driver hours), a non‑transportation zone policy (8120), and transportation for students with disabilities (8130). The board also approved driver training and responsibility requirements (8180).
The superintendent (S12) explained that a small governor‑linked grant—about $5,000—was available to purchase secure envelopes or storage for collected phones and similar materials; she noted the money would not be large but could be put to practical use in classrooms or administrative procedures. Trustees moved and approved each policy by voice vote.
Board members asked clarifying questions about the non‑transportation zone definition and annual bus route approvals; the superintendent confirmed the policy establishes the board’s authority to declare areas not served by buses because of remoteness, scarcity of students, or unsafe road conditions.
