Random Lake board opens review of cell-phone, social-media rules and will survey staff, students and parents

Board members held a first discussion on district rules governing cell phones and social media use.

A trustee summarized research suggesting adolescent attention is sensitive to brief notification cues and described local experiments such as a "day of no technology." The board discussed safety risks tied to unfiltered content on public Wi‑Fi and responses to incidents where students shared inappropriate videos via near‑field methods. Trustees debated enforcement practicalities and the need to collect teacher input before drafting firm language.

The board asked staff to run a two-week survey of teachers, students and parents to gather preferences and operational constraints. Staff proposed a timeline: use survey results to draft Neola policy language in June, present a draft for discussion in June (informal), hold a first reading in July and a second reading for adoption in August, aiming for an open community process and clear enforcement expectations.

No formal policy vote occurred; the board emphasized transparency and broad stakeholder engagement before any adoption.