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Rochester schools keep current cell‑phone procedure after year‑long rollout and spring survey
Summary
After a year of implementing a standardized cell‑phone procedure, principals decided not to change the rules but asked schools to improve consistent enforcement, parent communication about emergencies, and to house the procedure permanently in board materials.
Rochester Public School District administrators and school staff reported to the board on June 3 that after a year of piloting a standardized cell‑phone procedure they will not make systemwide changes but will prioritize clearer, more consistent enforcement and communication with families.
Angie McAndrews, director of student engagement and school climate, briefed the board on the rollout and results of a spring survey of students, staff and caregivers. She said staff "overwhelmingly found the policy very helpful, saying that it made their job easier and that it was ... simple to enforce because it was there was very clear language and consistent language to be able to share with families and with students." Students reported mixed reactions, she said: 48% "somewhat or strongly agreed that it was easier to focus," while 33% disagreed.
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