Guilford Boe - 9/28/2026

The Guilford Board of Education held a workshop meeting on September 28, 2026, to discuss screen use and related issues ahead of the district’s budget cycle. The discussion covered implementation of the districtwide cell phone policy, reduced Chromebook access in kindergarten and first grade, and evolving plans for when students may take Chromebooks home. Administrators described the decisions as shaped by instructional, student wellness, community, and financial considerations. They also reported that Lexia was discontinued in elementary grades and that a vacant technology technician position was left unfilled as the district restructured tech support. Chromebook lease and device costs were cited as factors, but no contract award, purchase approval, or spending vote occurred at this meeting.

Board members and administrators reviewed early feedback on the cell phone policy, technology needs for teaching and accessibility, and possible equity effects of limiting take-home device access. The district plans further discussion of AI and screen use, continued monitoring of implementation, and a parent tutorial on Chromebook controls. Budget development had begun, with the board’s first budget-build discussion planned for the next workshop meeting. No procurement action items or votes were identified.