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Mount Lebanon board adopts policy updates; technology rules remain under review as parents press for phone‑free schools
Summary
The Mount Lebanon Board of School Directors approved a set of policy adoptions and retirements on June 16 while signaling that technology‑use rules will continue to be discussed. Multiple public commenters urged stricter enforcement of device rules, a phone‑free high school day and limits on earbuds, photo/video, and unsupervised Chromebook use.
The Mount Lebanon Board of School Directors voted June 16 to approve a package of policy adoptions and retirements, while trustees said a separate set of technology rules will return for additional discussion.
Public comment at the meeting focused on device use and enforcement. Several residents urged the district to adopt stronger, clearer limits on phones and Chromebooks and to prohibit earbuds and student picture‑taking during instructional time.
The board approved the policy adoptions and retirements after a motion to adopt the policy agenda was moved by Mr. Hoffman and seconded; a roll‑call vote recorded seven ayes and no…
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