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Board adopts new student mobile-device rule, agrees to phased January rollout
Summary
The board adopted revisions to Administrative Regulation 5131.8 on mobile communication devices and directed staff to implement a soft launch in January with communication to families and options for device storage in classrooms; trustees asked for a ramp-up period and clarified emergency access provisions.
Trustees approved revisions to Administrative Regulation 5131.8 concerning student mobile communication devices and discussed implementation details and family communications.
Trustee Dr. Luis Guzman requested a "ramp up period" for enforcement and clearer guidance for parents about emergency access to student phones. "My request ... is for there to be ... a ramp up period," Guzman said during the discussion. Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga told trustees staff met with principals and plan a soft opening in January to allow time for teacher and family preparation and said the district will issue further communications next week describing emergency exceptions and classroom storage options (pocket holders, locking cabinets or desk storage).
Trustees asked staff to emphasize adult modeling of phone expectations and to include communication pieces aimed at easing student anxiety during the transition. The board approved the item by recorded vote (no dissent reported during the motion).
