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Board discusses tightening personal device policy; plans formal revision after first reading
Summary
Board members debated clarifying when privately owned phones and other personal communication devices may be used during instructional time and referenced pending state legislation (AB 2); a rescinded motion means the board will return with formal policy language at a later meeting.
The Sparta Area School District Board of Education on April 14 opened a first reading and wide discussion of proposed revisions to Policy 51‑36, governing personal communication devices (PCDs) in school.
Board member Miss Lopez outlined specific suggested language to tighten the policy, including the sentence she proposed: “The use of privately owned PCDs at any other time is prohibited and must be stored out of sight.” She also suggested replacing a current clause to…
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