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Board debates district cell‑phone ban, weighing enforcement, cost and equity
Summary
Hamilton County Board members debated a proposed cell‑phone restriction policy for the school day, discussing enforcement methods (teacher collection, classroom pockets, magnetized Yonder pouches), equity for low‑income students and technical costs; members asked staff for quotes on magnetized systems and classroom‑pocket solutions.
Board members engaged in an extended discussion over policy 6.311 (student personal communication devices), weighing a total ban during the school day against practical enforcement and equity concerns.
Several board members argued for a strict prohibition on phones during instructional time. Others raised implementation problems: many schools lack lockers, students may rely on phones for after‑school transportation or parental contact, and collecting and returning phones can consume instructional and staff time. Board members described a range…
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