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Morton district reviews cell-phone rules; administrators recommend clearer enforcement and more community input
Summary
District staff reviewed area policies and local experiments restricting phone use during instructional time, reported preliminary enforcement data from the high school and proposed outreach such as book studies and parent education; board asked administration to consider a parent survey and return recommendations.
Morton, Ill. Morton CUSD 709 administrators reviewed district cell-phone policy options on a presentation that examined local and national approaches, enforcement at Morton High School and community engagement steps. The board discussed whether to tighten restrictions, seek broader parent input and how best to communicate and enforce any changes.
Why it matters: School cell-phone rules affect classroom distractions, lunchroom behavior and safety concerns raised by staff and parents. Administrators said the issue extends beyond schools to community norms and parental oversight.
Dr. Peter (district staff) opened the presentation by summarizing how other Illinois districts implement bans and restrictions. He said a true ban (phones off and…
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