The Sequim School Board at its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 6 received the results of the district’s Balancing Technology and Learning surveys. There were two: one for district staff, the other for families.

No action was taken.

The surveys were meant to examine the impact on classrooms and learning of students’ use of cell phones, smart watches and other personal devices.

A similar survey was distributed to students on Thursday, Oct. 9. The results of that questionnaire will be discussed at the next regular school board meeting, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 20.

Many school districts across the nation have been examining ways to address students’ use of cell phones and other electronic devices during school hours. Last year, Sequim superintendent Regan Nickels told school board member

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