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District 15 to restrict student cell phones during school day; asks smartwatches use school mode
Summary
District leaders described a new smartphone policy that will require phones to be stored in lockers or backpacks during the day, ask smartwatches to be kept in school mode, and emphasize the district message: "disconnect to reconnect."
District 15 administrators told the board they will tighten rules on student smartphones and wearable devices to reduce classroom distractions, asking students to keep phones in lockers or elementary cubbies and to set smartwatches to school mode so notifications and app access are disabled during the instructional day.
Superintendent Lori Haynes described the outcome of a year‑long…
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