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Parents urge limits on classroom screen time and transparency on technology spending
Summary
Parents raised concerns during public comment about Chromebook use, YouTube access on district devices, and asked the board to craft policies limiting device use in TK/K and to disclose technology spending and contracts.
Several parents urged the board to prioritize limits on classroom screen time for the youngest students and asked for transparency about district technology spending. One parent said, "Necesitamos transparencia en estas en el distrito de cuánto están gastando en esto," and asked why funds are being allocated to devices while staffing has been reduced.
Public commenters asked the superintendent to provide data on how Chromebooks are used, what content is accessible (including YouTube), and whether other districts’ policies on limiting screen time might offer models for Long Beach. Speakers said they were not against technology but sought clearer policies and contract review to ensure classroom needs and staffing priorities are balanced.
