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Board discusses revising cell‑phone policy to set separate elementary and secondary expectations
Summary
Directors reviewed Policy 524 'Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety' and some said the district should adopt stronger language with separate expectations for elementary and secondary students while emphasizing responsible usage for all grades.
The board discussed Policy 524, "Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety," which the minutes say was revised and approved during a prior legislative update. Several directors said the policy language should be strengthened and that expectations for elementary students should be defined separately from secondary school expectations while maintaining a consistent approach to responsible use.
No formal revisions were adopted at the April 7 session; the discussion was recorded as part of the study-session agenda and staff were expected to return any recommended text changes for later consideration. The minutes do not specify the exact revised language under consideration or a timeline for bringing policy amendments to a business meeting for adoption.
