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The board approved a second reading of policy 4321.05, \"Confidentiality and access to individualized education programs (IEPs) and service plans,\" described by district staff as a legal update that added electronic record procedures and more inclusive language.

The board also approved a second reading for policy 4321.1, which sets district procedures for students placed by parents in nonpublic schools who have IEPs or receive related services. A related set of technology and internet policies moved forward: policy 4526.1 (Internet safety) and its regulation 4526.1‑R (Internet safety regulation) were advanced after review with district technology staff.

Health and safety policies were updated as well. Policy 5282, \"Concussion management guidelines,\" was revised to incorporate New York State Education Department guidance from 2023, shifting return‑to‑school decisions to medical evaluation rather than a fixed number of days. Policy 8113, \"Extreme heat condition needs,\" was approved as a second reading; the policy is designed to keep students in school where possible and outlines mitigation steps such as rotational cooling spaces and monitoring instructional day requirements.

Several new or renamed policies received first readings: policy 4000 was revised and renumbered to 4200 (Curriculum Management); the acceptable use policy was renamed and updated to emphasize parent review of a student technology user agreement; and policy 8650 on copyright compliance received a first reading to clarify district ownership and permitted instructional uses of copyrighted materials.

District staff noted the policy work was coordinated with legal counsel and state recommendations. For example, staff said the concussion policy incorporated NYSED guidance and that the internet safety measures were reviewed with technology staff for enforceable definitions and filtering requirements. The extreme heat policy discussion included operational notes about instructional-day requirements and collective-bargaining constraints; facilities staff have begun identifying common areas for rotational cooling in each building.

Board members repeatedly used \"motion\" and \"second\" to advance readings, with the meeting record showing voice votes in support; multiple presenters noted these were mainly legal updates or recommended changes from state guidance. District officials said many of the updated policies will be cross‑referenced within the policy manual to ease future updates.

The board's approval of these policies formalizes updates the district said it has been preparing across multiple offices and positions the district to implement fall procedures for instruction, safety and technology.

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\"There is a new law that will prohibit the student use of personally owned Internet-enabled devices, including smart phones, tablets, and smart watches, through the entire school day, including lunch and recess,\" the Superintendent (name not specified) told the board during the superintendent's update.

The new statute exempts school-issued devices such as Chromebooks and allows exceptions for medical devices and any accommodations required by a student's IEP or Section 504 plan, the Superintendent said. The district was given three concrete near-term requirements: publish a written policy by Aug. 1; make the policy available online and translated into home languages; and report annually to the state on enforcement and demographic impacts.

The Superintendent summarized the policy requirements: \"The policy must outline how parents can contact students during the day, provide for on-site storage, and specify any allowable exceptions for our students.\" The board was also told that any suspensions related to violations \"cannot be the sole disciplinary response to violations.\"

Board members and district staff discussed practical and financial implications. The Superintendent said the district has asked regional peers for model language and guidance, noting, \"We've requested sample policies from Erie 1 BOCES and NISBBA for Board of Education policy subcommittee review.\" The district will also seek feedback from site-based teams, student advisory committees, union leadership and its shared decision-making committee.

District administrators warned the board that the law may affect this year's budget planning. \"If our bring-your-own-device rules at the high school are not exempted, that will have a financial implication on the number of devices we may have to purchase for our students next year,\" the Superintendent said. The board discussed on-site storage options such as lockers or lockboxes, and noted equity and logistical concerns for families unable to leave devices at home.

School officials said the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has not issued additional implementation guidance and that the district will consult legal counsel and regional partners as it develops local rules. The Superintendent said the timeline is tight but emphasized stakeholder engagement: \"It's important for us to get any feedback of everybody before we go in to discuss this as a policy.\"

Next steps the Superintendent outlined include collecting model policies, convening subcommittees and unions for input, and presenting a draft policy for board review before the Aug. 1 statutory date. The district will also prepare required parent notices and translation materials ahead of the policy's start in September.

Community members who want to provide input were invited to email the superintendent's office; the Superintendent said the district will post opportunities for stakeholder feedback and that the board can revise the policy after initial implementation if needed.

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