The Vote Is
August 17.
On August 3, the Policy Committee advanced a revised version of the K-12 Technology Use Policy to the full Board on a split vote. The final Board vote is August 17, 2026. We don't support the current draft as written. Read the August 3 version below, see where it still falls short, and contact the Board before the vote.
Policies 134 & 137 — the only active rules on ed-tech and the family opt-out — were repealed before any replacement was final.
First reading of the new Technology Use Policy approved by the Board.
Policy Committee advanced the revised draft to the full Board on a split vote, after a chaotic meeting that had to move to Zoom when shouting shut down the in-person session.
Final Board vote. This is the last chance to make your voice heard before the policy your children live under is locked in.
The Vote Is August 17.
The Policy Committee met on August 3 and advanced a revised version of the K-12 Technology Use Policy to the full Board on a split vote. The meeting itself became a flashpoint: in-person proceedings broke down amid shouting from parents and had to reconvene on Zoom before the vote could be completed.
The August 3 version incorporates some changes from the June 15 first reading, most notably pulling the "Safety, Monitoring and Privacy" section out into a separate proposed policy (Policy 142). The grade-level device rules and personal phone restrictions remain essentially the same.
Words are not protections. The policy uses language we support: purposeful, supervised, developmentally appropriate, human-centered. But without clear limits, enforceable standards, transparent oversight, and meaningful parent consent, that language is not binding. The final policy must protect children in practice, not just on paper.
Below: read the August 3 version, see what it says grade by grade, compare it to the five protections we're asking for, and contact the Board before August 17.
The August 3 Policy
This is the revised K-12 Technology Use Policy advanced by the Policy Committee on August 3 — written by LMSD, not by Pencils Over Pixels. The full Board votes on August 17. We don't support it as written. Key change from June 15: the "Safety, Monitoring & Privacy" section has been pulled into a separate proposed policy (Policy 142). The grade-level device rules are unchanged.
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What It Says: Devices by Grade
How the policy assigns District-issued devices across grade bands (unchanged from June 15):
| Grades | Individual device? | What the policy allows |
|---|---|---|
| K–2 | None | No individual devices. No technology for routine instruction — only rare, teacher-directed whole-class use or state/diagnostic testing. |
| 3–4 | None | No individual devices. Supervised, teacher-directed classroom use only, tied to standards. Devices stay at school. |
| 5–6 | Assigned | Assigned an individual device for supervised classroom use. Parents choose whether it goes home; students aren't required to use a computer at home. |
| 7–8 | Assigned | Assigned an individual device for instructional use, taken to and from school. |
| 9–12 | Assigned | Assigned an individual device carried throughout the day and to and from school. |
What It Says: Personal Phones & Devices
Rules for students' own phones, watches, and devices (unchanged from June 15):
| Grades | During school | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| K–8 | Not allowed | No use in school buildings during school hours. Must be off and in a backpack or locker all day. |
| 9–12 | Stored in class | Must be off and kept in a teacher-designated area during class periods. The Superintendent may impose a full ban, including during Lunch & Learn. |
The policy commits to continued assistive technology for students with IEPs and 504 plans, annual communication with families, and professional development for staff. Safety, monitoring, and filtering requirements are now in a separate proposed Policy 142.
June 15 First Reading
The original draft approved on first reading. The August 3 version is the one going to the final vote.
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Five Protections We're Asking For
These are our guiding principles — developed with parents, educators, and national leaders. For each, here's where the current draft still falls short.
01 Transparency & ongoing oversight
Create a standing committee — administrators, Board members, parents, and educators — where educators can speak honestly and without fear.
02 Bell-to-bell phone & personal-device ban
Keep personal devices, including phones, away during the full school day, K-12.
03 Zero tolerance for inappropriate content & distractions
No unauthorized internet use, YouTube, games, social media, dangerous content, or non-educational activity.
04 Return to teacher-led, human-centered instruction
Use computers to teach about technology, typing, and digital literacy — not to deliver the core curriculum.
05 Parent consent for school-issued 1:1 devices
Shift from opt-out to informed opt-in, so students use school-issued 1:1 devices only with parent approval.
Read Our Full Recommendations
The one-page proposal we developed with parents, educators, and national leaders — the basis for the five protections above. Share it with your Board members.
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Contact the Board
Every parent, educator, and community member who cares about this should email the Board — especially the members working on the policy. Personal notes in your own words carry the most weight. Here's the easiest way to start.
Opens your email app with everyone's address and a subject line filled in. Add your own words — or paste the suggested message below.
The Board of School Directors
Dr. Sautner and Mrs. Shurak are leading the policy work — but the whole Board votes. Click any name to email that member directly.
A Suggested Message
Use this as a starting point. A few personal sentences about your own child or classroom matter more than anything. Edit the bracketed parts.
More Ways to Help
This work is powered entirely by parents and community members volunteering their time. Four quick ways to keep it growing:
Sign the Petition
Add your name and a comment about your concerns — it's the public record of how many families want change.
Sign & share →Request a Lawn Sign
Especially if you're in a visible spot. Every sign spreads "Screens Down. Pencils Up." across the district.
Get a sign →Join the WhatsApp Group
Where parents share updates, coordinate next steps, and keep working together between meetings.
Join the group →Support the Movement
Donations cover signs, materials, and outreach. This is a volunteer, parent-led effort — every bit helps.
Donate →This is not over. This is the next phase. The next 30 days decide whether LMSD stays tied to a screen-heavy model — or leads the country toward a more human, teacher-led, lower-screen future.