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Board sets goal to limit student screen time by grade
What happened
On September 21 the board adopted a goal for 2026-27. By June 30, 2027, the education committee and staff will draft a K-12 procedure that sets age-appropriate screen-time and device limits. A first draft is expected at the December board meeting.
Why it matters to families
It could change how much time students spend on school iPads and laptops in every grade. Parents raised concerns at a screen-time night in September.
The evidence
The goal text was read aloud and the board approved its two goals. On October 19 the board heard that the draft procedure was going to department heads and is expected in December. Evidence comes from auto-generated captions of the Western Hills Access Television recording, not approved minutes.
The source
September 21, 2026 board meeting recordingSee the full record for MSAD 44 (RSU 44).
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