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Board tables goals and agrees to study screen-time/social-media policy for younger students
Summary
Board presented draft goals but agreed to table them until January. Members discussed concerns about screen time and social media at elementary ages and agreed to gather more information before adopting policy changes.
Board goals were presented in the packet and the chair suggested tabling detailed review until the January meeting to allow members time to reflect. Members agreed to delay formal adoption and to discuss proposed goals at the next regular meeting.
In discussion, a board member (speaker 6) raised concerns about student screen time and social media exposure, referencing RSU 1's phone ban and saying, "If it is, you know, hurting children's mental health, then maybe we can take a look about this age level." Members recommended learning more, soliciting staff input, and bringing researched options back to the board before drafting any policy changes.
