Revised student phone and smartwatch policy adopted

What happened

The board adopted a revised policy JICJ on student personal electronic devices on February 9, 2026, after a first reading on January 12. It covers phones, smartwatches, smartglasses and other messaging devices at school, on buses and at activities. Students may use devices only as each school's handbook allows. Staff may confiscate devices that are misused, and repeated misuse can lead to discipline up to suspension or expulsion.

Why it matters to families

Phone rules shape every student's school day. Under this policy, the specific rules come from each school's handbook, so families should check their own school's handbook.

The evidence

The policy text lists the devices covered, the handbook rule, confiscation, and discipline, with first reading 1-12-26 and second reading 2-9-26.

The source