The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education invites families, students, staff, and community members to attend a Virtual Smartphone Policy Public Forum on Wednesday, May 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The forum comes as administrators and the board review a state requirement to limit smartphone use in schools which is expected to be enacted prior to the 2025-26 school year. They will use stakeholder input collected during the public forum and a recent ThoughtExchange survey to help guide decisions and ensure that any policy changes are beneficial for all involved.
The public forum will include:
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- Welcome/Introductions/Purpose: Dr. Sharon Archer, Vice President, Board of Education
- Background/Current Practice/New Legislation: Dr. Peter Smith, Superintendent
- Local school leader reflections: Mr. John Courain, Principal, Durgee Jr. High School, Baldwinsville Central School District (15 minutes)
- ThoughtExchange results: Dr. Sharon Archer (680 people participated)
- Small Group Breakout Sessions: Facilitated by Board of Education members and J-D administrators
- Wrap Up/Next Steps: Dr. Sharon Archer
Join the forum:
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- Zoom Meeting Link
- Meeting ID: 968 9422 1646
- Passcode: 946931
If you have any questions about the forum, you can contact Superintendent Peter Smith at psmith@jd.cnyric.org.