Board begins first reading of student device policy aligned with state rules
Aug 18, 2026
Policy and regulation 5516 (student use of internet-enabled devices) was presented for first reading with more detailed high-school regulations; the administration will distribute a community letter and FAQ explaining implementation.
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The board held a first reading of policy 5516 on student use of cell phones and internet-enabled devices. Administrators told the board the policy language is largely consistent with state statute and that the major regulatory adjustments affect the high school; the elementary-school regulations remain mostly unchanged.
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