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Hyde Park schools report strong start, launch “0 distraction” cell‑phone policy and finalize regional BOCES plan
Summary
Superintendent’s report at the Sept. 11 board meeting highlighted a positive start to the school year, the new district "0 distraction" cell‑phone policy (two incidents reported at the high school), a Dutchess BOCES regional plan due Oct. 1, attendance gains and a county tax‑bill printing error affecting exemption displays.
Superintendent Dr. Roman told the Hyde Park Central School District Board of Education on Sept. 11 that the district saw "a really good feel" across buildings during the opening days of the school year and highlighted a series of operational updates, including a new cell‑phone policy, regional planning with Dutchess BOCES and an administrative tax‑bill printing error.
Dr. Roman said the district is implementing a "0 distraction" policy this year that prohibits students from having cell phones, headphones or smartwatches out during the school day. He reported the district has received mostly positive feedback from…
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