Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Student Conduct topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board members raise cellphone-use concerns; discussion to continue
Summary
A board member brought forward parent concerns about student cellphone use between classes and reported social-media bullying incidents; the board agreed to explore a policy but did not take action.
A board member raised concerns about student cellphone use between classes and reported parent complaints about students using Snapchat and Instagram to bully peers. The member said banning phones entirely would be logistically difficult and likely unenforceable but suggested the board discuss policies that teach appropriate phone use and support classroom instruction.
Board members and administrators discussed options, including relying on teacher‑level classroom control, focusing on lower grade levels, and clarifying communication channels for coaches who use smartphone apps to reach families. One board member suggested the district and parents work with coaches to find alternative means of communication when families opt not to provide a smartphone for a child.
District administration agreed to follow up with board members to shape an approach and bring a recommended path forward; no formal motion or vote was taken.
