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Summit school board adopts bell-to-bell policy on student internet-enabled devices 50:51
- School counseling staff presented outcome data for the Class of 2026 and said the class graduated 285 students, with almost 89% pursuing higher education. 0:51
- The superintendent said a New Jersey law bans student use of cell phones and personal internet-enabled devices bell to bell and that the board has passed Policy 5516 on student use of internet-enabled devices. 50:44
- The board also approved policies and regulations on first and second reading. 1:19:50
Item by item (12)
- Class of 2026 outcomes presentation 0:14
- A counseling staff member said the Class of 2026 graduated 285 students and almost 89% are pursuing 2- or 4-year degrees, down from last year. 2:02
- The staff member said employment was the second most popular outcome for the class for what is believed to be the first time in the presenters' tenure. 2:28
- A college counselor said 259 students submitted 2,773 applications, or 10.7 applications per student, and 115 unique students applied early decision, which was 44.4% of students who applied. 7:49
- President's announcements 46:10
- Superintendent's report 50:25
- The superintendent said the new state law expands the device requirement to recess, lunch and hallways, with exceptions such as accommodations in IEPs and 504 plans. 51:14
- The superintendent said the district's new technology initiative will result in less screen time and noticeable changes in how Chromebooks are used. 53:00
- The superintendent said the district will conduct a demographic study to understand the effects of new housing being developed in the city. 53:54
- Report items A and B 54:14
- The board president asked for a motion to approve items A and B. 54:14
- Agenda additions 55:25
- The additions included a Non-Public School Security Initiative spending plan of $2,170 and a payment of $1,500 for drill design for the high school marching band. 55:29
- A staff member read additions including contracts for student placements for the 26-27 school year at costs of $78,666 and $80,860.68. 55:43
- Education and operations committee reports 59:05
- Mark Gundersen said the Education and Student Activities Committee reviewed technology use guidance and recommended periodic meetings among the mayor, board president and superintendent. 59:24
- J. Carlos Mahecha said cafeteria operations generated an operating profit of approximately $148,388 for the '25-'26 school year and the committee recommended a demographic study estimated at $18,600. 1:01:28
- Asked by the board president whether the new buses are replacements for transporting children who receive special services outside the district, J. Carlos Mahecha said that was correct. 1:06:23
- Policy and communications committee reports 1:06:45
- Melanie Cohn said the Policy Committee recommended suspending Bylaw 0131 so Policy and Regulation 5516 could be approved in one reading before the first day of school. 1:06:51
- Melanie Cohn said a revision to Policy 1643 reduces the employment period to qualify for family leave from 12 months to 3 months and the required hours from 1,000 to 250. 1:08:32
- Walidah Justice said the Communications Committee discussed the opening day letter and that details of the new technology policy will be shared with families before the first day of school. 1:11:05
- Public comment 1:12:06
- Minutes and curriculum item 1:17:16
- Finance and school board operations items 1:18:27
- Policies and regulations readings 1:19:41
- Adjournment 1:20:16
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