Teaching & Learning Director Kevin Gifford outlined Kuna School District's initiative to evaluate and establish clear expectations for student screen time following its expansion during COVID.
He shared that the district is leveraging data gathered in a monitoring tool (Securly) to create a system to track and report usage across the district, in schools, and classrooms.
This system will track daily screen time averages and top-used applications across grade levels, allowing administrators to compare local usage against goals set by the district.
To address current usage, KSD is implementing immediate action steps that prioritize intentional, teacher-directed lesson design and ensure tech-free options are available during unstructured time.
The district is also auditing curriculum resources and assessment calendars to eliminate redundant digital testing.
Moving forward, KSD will gather input from parents, leadership teams, and the Teaching and Learning Guiding Coalition to synthesize these insights into a formal District Guidance Document and will update the Board on this work.
