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Board reviews student-device policy changes, proposes narrower language
Summary
Board discussed the OSBA sample policy JFCED and agreed to remove language about 'possession' and pouches, keeping a prohibition on use during instructional hours and allowing lockers/backpacks; no final adoption beyond first reading was recorded for optional items.
Board members reviewed the OSBA sample policy JFCED on personal electronic devices and proposed edits to align policy text with current practice.
The superintendent (S1) recommended striking the word 'possession' from the policy and retaining language that forbids student use of personal electronic devices during regular instructional hours. "I would say we just say strike out possession... we would strike out pouches and student's person," S1 said, explaining that the district does not want to search students for phones and intends to allow devices to remain on a student's person but not be used during class. Board members discussed removing Saturday school as a listed consequence and keeping storage or detention language that reflects current handbook practice.
The board indicated they will bring the recommended edits forward under the policy agenda in a subsequent meeting for formal consideration; the discussion was recorded as part of the first reading cycle of required OSBA updates earlier in the meeting.
