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Williamson County board adopts new wireless-communications policy after debate over lunch access and a grace period
Summary
The Williamson County Board of Education on June 16 adopted a new wireless-communications policy (6.312) that restricts student use of personal wireless devices during instructional time and other parts of the school day; the board voted 10-0 to approve the measure.
The Williamson County Board of Education on June 16 adopted a new wireless-communications policy (6.312) that restricts student use of personal wireless devices during instructional time and other parts of the school day; the board voted 10-0 to approve the measure.
The vote follows extensive public comment and a lengthy board discussion about scope, enforcement and timing. Amy Etcheson, a substitute teacher who spoke during public comment, urged the board to “adopt a phone free school day from bell to bell,” citing research on learning, social development and mental health. Board members debated whether to allow student device use during high school lunch periods and whether to phase in full enforcement.
Board member Dr. Claire Reeves…
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