Superintendent Rob Smith served as the featured guest on a live SmartSocial webinar titled Is Screen Time Pulling Your Child Away? Balancing Parental Controls and Student Privacy. The event took place on Tuesday, December 16, at 5:00 pm Mountain time to address challenges regarding the digital landscape for families and schools.
The webinar discussion included strategies for positively managing screen time and addressing key concerns for family device usage. Smith also discussed methods for utilizing parental controls and empowering families through open communication to ensure students feel heard and supported.
During the session, Smith noted that the district recognizes the ongoing balance between children and devices is a topic that requires continuous effort. He stated that the priority of the district is maintaining student-centered experiences where learning remains the primary focus and emphasized that parents are vital partners in these efforts.
The webinar occurred as the district reviewed recent feedback from surveys involving parents, students, and employees regarding cell phone policies. Smith said the district does not avoid difficult topics and uses feedback from parents and consultation with experts like SmartSocial to refine practices for the community.
