West Rose board places cell phone policy on first reading after state statute change

The West Rose School District Board of Education placed a cell phone policy on first reading at its July 30 special meeting, citing a recent change in state statute as the reason the district must adopt or revise policy.

The presiding board member said, "This is the cell phone policy, as required by the change in state statute. So if anyone has any questions, feel free to reach out to doctor Parker or anyone that's part of the, of the board policy committee." The presiding member identified the board policy committee members as "me, Joe, and Kita" and said they would answer questions.

No first-reading changes to the policy text were made at the meeting, and the item remained informational pending a formal second reading or adoption at a future meeting. Board members did not take a vote to adopt the policy; the transcript records the item as a first reading and public follow-up was invited. The transcript does not identify the specific state statute that prompted the change.

Board members and staff who want to ask questions were directed to contact Dr. Parker or members of the board policy committee. No public comment on the policy was recorded during the meeting.