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Board opens study on school cell-phone policy, seeks research on enforcement options
Summary
Trustees asked staff to research alternatives to current rules on student mobile phones, including pouches, lock cabinets and parent communication plans; staff were asked to compile examples from other districts and options for implementation and enforcement.
Sumner County trustees opened a study-session discussion Aug. 5 about the district's cell-phone policy and asked staff to research enforcement options and community impacts before recommending changes.
Assistant superintendent or staff member Tim Johnson (presenting the agenda item) said the district's existing policy meets state law but several trustees had requested a deeper look at whether the board should adopt stricter restrictions. Trustees discussed options including collection pouches, in-class drop boxes, lockable charging cabinets, limited-use…
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