April 14, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting

The April 14, 2026 regular meeting of the Bend-La Pine School Board covered a range of topics including educational technology policy, fundraising policy updates, and a property tax exemption renewal for Mountain Laurel Lodge, an affordable senior housing facility. The board approved Resolution 2013 directing the district to develop standards for educational technology use, limit screen time to curricular purposes, and increase accountability for EdTech vendors, reflecting community concerns about screen time and technology efficacy. The board also discussed a new fundraising priority model aimed at equity and transparency, though formal policy adoption was tabled for further work. Additionally, the board voted to approve the renewal of a qualified rental housing property tax exemption for Mountain Laurel Lodge, emphasizing the importance of affordable senior housing and the minimal fiscal impact on the district. The meeting included extensive discussion on standards-based grading implementation, supplemental instructional materials, and the challenges of technology integration in classrooms. Several motions related to appeals and consent agenda items were also approved.