In accordance with New York State Education Law, Guilderland Central School District annually reports data related to the enforcement of its internet-enabled device policy during the 2025-26 school year.
Summary Data
- Total incidents: 121
- Total students involved: 93
- Female students involved: 36
- Male students involved: 85
Incidents by School Level
| School Level | Incidents | Students Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School | 1 | 1 |
| Middle School | 32 | 32 |
| High School | 88 | 65 |
Incidents by Grade
| Grade | Incidents |
|---|---|
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 10 |
| 10 | 33 |
| 11 | 33 |
| 12 | 12 |
Incidents by Race/Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black/African American | 16 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Multiracial | 14 |
| White | 67 |
Data Analysis
The district analyzed enforcement data by student gender and grade level to determine whether enforcement actions were disproportionately applied to any demographic group. The review identified a statistically significant disparity by gender, with male students representing a larger proportion of students receiving enforcement actions than their representation in the overall student population.
Mitigation Strategies
To support equitable implementation of the district’s internet-enabled device policy, the district will:
- Enhance school-to-home communication so policy expectations are clearly understood and reinforced by students and families.
- Establish clear staff guidelines and calibration opportunities to promote consistent and equitable responses to policy violations.
- Analyze repeat-offender data to identify students who may benefit from targeted interventions and support services.
- Conduct additional analysis of enforcement data across all student subgroups during the next reporting cycle to assess consistency and equity in policy enforcement.
Related Information: See Board Policy 5695 (Students and Personal Electronic Devices) for details regarding the district’s internet-enabled device expectations and enforcement procedures.