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White County keeps current cell‑phone rules; survey shows split among teachers, students, parents
Summary
After reviewing feedback and local practices, the White County Board of Education decided not to change its existing policy on personal electronic devices. Administrators and a student representative told trustees the district sees limited discipline incidents tied to phones and uses classroom pouches or teacher discretion in many classes.
The White County Board of Education on May 8 reviewed policy 60312 on personal communications and electronic devices and agreed not to adopt a district‑wide student cellphone ban at this time.
Administrators and the high‑school principal’s representative told trustees the district’s existing policy — which restricts phone use during instruction and allows teacher‑managed solutions such as classroom pouches — is working. A survey of teachers, students and parents included in board materials showed strong teacher support for…
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