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Granite discusses phone ban, Chromebook limits and student privacy as district tightens device rules
Summary
Superintendent Ben Morrisley and district principals described recent steps to limit student phone use and to tighten Chromebook access. Officials said the board supported a phone ban, educators largely backed the change, and the district has restricted access to some online services after data-privacy concerns.
Granite School District staff described policy changes and proposals intended to reduce noninstructional device use, sharpen Chromebook oversight and protect student privacy.
Phone policy: The superintendent and board members said the district implemented a phone ban (designed to limit classroom phone use), noting board and teacher support. Morrisley said teachers pressed the board for a change: “our teachers came to the board and said, we can't take it anymore, and the board responded.” The district said it will…
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