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Committee backs revisions to device policy, asks for clearer lunch and passing-time language
Summary
The Policy Committee reviewed updates to Policy 443.5 to reflect current practices and state requirements, requested explicit wording for lunch and passing periods, and agreed to forward the revised policy to the full board after edits.
The Policy Committee reviewed proposed revisions to the Student Personal Electronic Device Policy (443.5), concluding the draft aligns with current district practices and state requirements while preserving teacher flexibility for approved educational uses.
Committee members discussed expanding policy language to address earbuds/headphones with microphones, smart watches and smart glasses. Members confirmed exceptions for medical and health-management needs, IEP or accommodation requirements, approved educational purposes, and certain dual-credit or college coursework that requires multi-factor authentication.
The committee requested explicit language reflecting current device restrictions during lunch periods and clearer definitions of passing periods and instructional time. To maintain flexibility across buildings and school-year schedules, the committee decided instructional-time specifics and lunch/passing-time language will be handled in the student handbook rather than in the board policy.
After the requested edits, the committee reached consensus to forward the revised policy to the full board for approval at the next board meeting.
