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Board approves first reading of restrictive student cell‑phone policy; phones to be off and stored during school and on‑route buses
Summary
The district approved first reading of policy JFCK, which would prohibit student phone use during instructional time, require devices remain powered off and stored (including on district buses), and allow confiscation for violations; principals and staff said the change would help reduce classroom and bus disruptions.
The Unit County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees voted to approve the first reading of policy JFCK, a districtwide student cell‑phone use policy that would bar phone use during instructional time and require devices be kept powered off and stored in backpacks, lockers or vehicles while on campus and on district transportation.
Superintendent‑level staff said the policy is intended to reduce instructional disruptions and offload enforcement from principals by making the…
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