Dear School Community,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to provide you with an important update regarding a recent change in laws and regulations affecting public schools.
Distraction-free School Environments:
Governor Hochul has advanced legislation aimed at establishing a statewide standard for distraction-free school environments. In response, our district is taking steps to align with these new standards.
At the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on July 15, 2025, the Board conducted a first reading of a new policy on the use of Internet-enabled devices during the school day.
“Internet-enabled devices" means and includes any smartphone, tablet, smartwatch or other device capable of connecting to the internet.
Students are generally prohibited from using Internet-enabled devices during the school day anywhere on school grounds, though a limited number of education and health and safety related exceptions may be allowed.
You can review the full policy at the following link:
Policy 7208 Use of Internet-enabled devices during the school Day