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Board hears rise in fights and threats; members flag cell‑phone policy as possible response
Summary
District discipline data showed increases in fights and threats; board members and administrators discussed prevention strategies and whether a stricter cell‑phone policy could reduce incidents.
The Susquehanna Township School District’s discipline committee reported rising counts for several state‑reportable categories at the Aug. 4 meeting, prompting discussion about prevention programs and policies — including the possibility of a stricter cell‑phone rule. Assistant administrators presented three years of state‑reportable data used for the Department of Education safe‑schools report. The district noted that reported fights and disorderly conduct have increased compared with prior years; other categories such as possession of controlled substances and…
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