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Board adopts updated discipline and online-conduct policies; staff outlines monitoring tools
Summary
Trustees approved revisions to student-discipline policy 3330 and related online-behavior policy 3295; technology staff described monitoring tools (Bark and LineWise) that flag concerning content on district devices and alert counselors or administrators.
The board approved policy 3330 (student discipline) and policy/procedure 3295 addressing online behavior and cyberbullying after staff explained how recent legislation shaped changes. Trustees asked how the district monitors inappropriate online behavior and what triggers discipline.
Technology staff (Mr. Williams) said the district uses two systems: "We've actually got 2, software. 1 is called Bark and it's free. ... It checks their email, Google Drive, that kind of stuff... Bark will send an email out to the counselors or the administrators of the building, letting them know. And then LineWise is the same thing, but LineWise is actually monitored looked at by people." Staff and trustees discussed false positives, limits on monitoring off‑campus activity, and that discipline typically follows only when off‑campus conduct disrupts the educational environment. The board adopted the policies by voice vote and directed staff to continue training and to present reports as incidents warrant.
Trustees emphasized protection for students and clarity on how parents and principals are notified when software flags severe concerns.
