Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/14/2025 - 7:00 PM
Category: Policy Posting Consent Agenda*
Type: Action
Subject: Cell Phone Policy Revision
Vision 2026:
Policy:
Background Per interest expressed by the Board of Education, The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) has spent time this year reviewing cell phone/cell device policies. The goal of the policy exploration was to develop a plan that would create a learning environment with fewer distractions for students and staff, while still providing the flexibility and responsibility of cell phone possession where appropriate. At the April Board of Education Meeting, the study and engagement process was reviewed, along with the feedback from CAC. Based on that feedback, the administrative team has continued to work on a revised set of expectations. The expectations outlined in the document presented to the Board do align with expectations in recent legislation that has passed the Senate, and is being moved through the House, and balance the interests expressed by our stakeholder groups.
File Attachment:
CUSD 200 Smart Device (cell phones, smart watches, earphones) Procedure.pdf
Cell Phone Feedback Memo.docx 3.28.25.pdf
Summary: CUSD 200 has engaged in a process to revise the cell phone/smart device policy at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Feedback was provided by students, staff, parents, and community members regarding this topic. It is now being recommended to the Board for Approval to Post this revised handbook language.
Funding:
Board Policy
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve to post the revised CUSD 200 Smart Device Policy/Procedure.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Matt Biscan - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Katy Ebbesen Moved, Member John Rutledge seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board approve to post the revised CUSD 200 Smart Device Policy/Procedure.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 6 - 0
   
Dave Long     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes
Julie Kulovits     Yes
Erik Hjerpe     Yes
John Rutledge     Yes
Katy Ebbesen     Yes