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Commissioners flag testing compatibility as district moves to limit classroom screen time
Summary
The commission reviewed a proposed district screen-time policy (no devices through 2nd grade; graded weekly limits thereafter) and raised concerns about how the policy interacts with required screen-based testing such as iReady and DIBELS; staff agreed to agendize clarifying information and testing accommodations.
Commissioners at the July 28 Education Commission meeting discussed a proposed screen-time policy that limits device use in classrooms and asked staff to clarify how the rules would work with required screen-based assessments.
The Moderator summarized the draft policy: "No devices up until 2nd grade. So 0 TK kindergarten and 1st grade, 0 screen time." Commissioners and participants raised the testing compatibility issue, noting state and district assessments (iReady, DIBELS, CAST) are administered on screens. One commissioner asked whether practice sessions or in‑year preparation would be scheduled so younger students are not disadvantaged when they reach tested grades.
A public commenter said DIBELS "is optional" locally and suggested Titus would have more detail. Staff and commissioners agreed to follow up: the Moderator proposed agendizing the question for Titus at the next meeting so the commission can receive formal clarification from the presenter. No final policy action was taken; the conversation was recorded as a request for additional information and return presentation.
