New policies on artificial intelligence and student phones

What happened

On May 14, 2026 the board gave final approval to a package of updated policies, including a new Artificial Intelligence policy (7540.08) and a revised Personal Communication Devices policy (5136) for students. In August it approved updated policies on staff use of personal devices (7530.02) and student technology use (7540.03). A report on the phone rules was given in September.

Why it matters to families

These policies set the rules for student phones and for using AI tools in classes.

The evidence

The May 14, 2026 minutes record a unanimous vote approving the second reading of policies including "5136 - Personal Communication Devices" and "7540.08 - Artificial Intelligence." The August 13 minutes record approval of "7530.02 - Staff and School Officials Use of Personal Communication Devices" and "7540.03 - Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy." The policy texts are on BoardDocs, which was not collected.

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