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Board aims for July first read of cell-phone policy, seeks staff and educator feedback
Summary
Board members discussed a draft student cell-phone policy and agreed to seek educator input, aim for a July first read, and target a second read in August to implement for the school year.
Christina School District board members reviewed a draft student cell-phone policy and agreed to solicit educator feedback, with the goal of a July first reading and an August second reading so the policy could be in place at the start of the school year.
Board member Lou said the draft could be ready for a first read in July so the second read could occur in August and implementation could begin with the school year. District staff and board members emphasized collecting input from classroom educators and unions on practical implementation and resources needed to make the policy workable in classrooms.
Why it matters: Teachers expressed that classroom management is affected by student phone use and asked that educators have an opportunity to comment. Board members and staff agreed to circulate the draft to staff and to collect feedback using a form or survey.
Next steps: The board will place the draft on the July agenda as a first read, collect educator feedback through July, and target an August second read and adoption. Staff will compile implementation wish-list items and resource requests from educators.
