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Board adopts updated electronic-device policy; attempt to remove instructional-use exception fails
Summary
The board approved revised policy 2656 after debate. A proposal to remove the policy exception allowing authorized instructional use of personal electronic devices failed; the board subsequently waived the second reading and approved the policy as presented.
The Wentzville School District Board on Aug. 21 approved a revised student electronic-device policy (policy 2656) after debate about whether to keep an exception that allows device use for “authorized instructional use.” One board member moved to remove the exception, saying that keeping a broad “authorized instructional use” exception could create inconsistent classroom practice and effectively permit staff to allow personal-phone…
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