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Manchester schools adopt state‑law personal device policy after lengthy debate over enforcement
Summary
The Manchester Board of School Committee voted to adopt a new personal‑communication‑device policy aligned with state law and tasked administrators to implement and refine enforceable procedures.
The Manchester Board of School Committee voted to adopt a new personal‑communication‑device policy aligned with state law, directing the administration to separate policy language from enforceable procedures so principals and staff can refine day‑to‑day implementation.
Committee member Adropoulos moved the policy; Committee member Banes seconded. After a long discussion about enforcement mechanics, the board approved the policy on a voice vote.
Administrators said the policy adopts state law prohibitions on personal electronic communications during instructional time and clarified that district‑issued devices are excluded. The administration also announced it will use TalkingPoints as the district’s primary family‑communication app and will block…
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