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Board discusses implementing governor’s executive order banning student cell phone use
Summary
Superintendent James Owens briefed the Centennial SD 28J board on summer programming, capital projects and an executive order prohibiting student cell phone use; board members raised concerns about enforcement, field trips, timelines and community input.
During the July 9 meeting, Superintendent James Owens presented the superintendent’s report covering summer learning, Student Success Plan grant reductions, a Healthy Meals Incentive recognition award, capital projects, long-range facilities planning and a recently issued executive order prohibiting student cell phone use. Members discussed possible implementation challenges, including enforcement on field trips and policy timelines.
Chair Rose Solowski and other board members requested more information on other districts’ approaches and community feedback plans. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tasha Katsuda confirmed that high school students are officially hired by the district as educational assistants, clarifying staffing practices discussed during the report. The board agreed to continue considering implementation details before adopting any local policy changes tied to the executive order.
