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Jordan School District board asks staff to send cell‑phone policy refresher, opens doors for local pilots
Summary
District leaders reported generally positive effects from the districtwide student cell‑phone policy and asked staff to issue a short video and reminders; the board encouraged schools or school community councils to propose localized pilots (for example bell‑to‑bell bans or device pouches) rather than ordering a districtwide mandate.
Board members and administrators reported that Jordan School District’s administrative policy AA‑4.53 on personal electronic devices has produced mostly positive results in classrooms, and directed staff to issue a short, districtwide refresher for parents, students and employees.
Superintendent Anthony Godfrey told the board that principals and teachers reported “kids are more engaged with each other, more engaged in class,” and that initial rates of confiscated devices have fallen since the policy was introduced. He and Associate Superintendent Mike Anderson said the biggest…
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