Trustees asked the superintendent to clarify Kingston High School’s enforcement of a state law on student cell phones after parents said they received conflicting information about suspensions.

A parent during public comment referenced state legislation restricting removal of phones and asked whether the high school was still suspending students for phone use. Superintendent Dr. Catalino replied that the district has not suspended a student solely for having a phone in two years and that “a certain type of use of a cell phone could result in a suspension,” for example when a phone is used in a way that is disruptive or for inappropriate filming.

Trustees asked the superintendent to check with building administrators to ensure consistent application of the policy and consistent communication to families. One trustee asked the superintendent to confirm that staff are distinguishing between possession of a device and disruptive or harmful uses of devices.

The district did not announce a policy change at the meeting; the superintendent said he and building leadership would confirm consistent practice and report back.