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Midway ISD committee considers tighter limits on student cell phones; surveys show support for change
Summary
District committees reviewed parent, teacher and student survey results showing broad interest in changing cell-phone expectations; committees plan to deliver a policy recommendation in May and administrators noted possible implementation costs including about $30 per Yondr-style pouch.
Midway ISD administrators told the board they are moving toward clearer and tighter rules on student cell-phone use after committee work and surveys of parents, teachers and secondary students.
Superintendent Chris Allen summarized work by two district committees (SHAC and a secondary committee) that reviewed other districts' approaches, national trends and pending Texas legislation concerning personal electronic devices. The district surveyed parents, teachers and students (grades 6-12). Results showed about 68% of parents favor some change…
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