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District plans student ID swipe system, formalizes cellphone caddies after student‑senate forum
Summary
The district reported plans to pilot a student swipe‑in system for next year, explore swipe‑out for lunch and to send arrival alerts to parents; the student senate and administration also discussed a cell‑phone caddy program that gives teachers discretion over classroom use.
District leaders reported Feb. 13 that the administration is planning a student ID swipe system for the next school year to verify who is entering buildings. The swipe stations will be monitored by security staff or supervisory aides and district officials said they are exploring a paired swipe‑out system for lunch so the district can record who leaves and returns during midday.
The student‑senate forum that preceded the report provided direct student feedback on safety initiatives. Student leaders asked for differentiated approaches by grade level (more flexibility for juniors and seniors, stricter controls for younger students). Administrators said the Tower Foundation is working with the district to help fund the swipe system.
The district also said Dr. Rotor has purchased cellphone caddies for every classroom at the secondary school; teachers will have discretion to require their use or adopt alternate non‑phone strategies. The administration said the caddies are intended to reduce distraction but that teachers will retain classroom control. The board and students described the student senate as articulate and invested in policy execution. Administration also said additional student‑safety suggestions from the forum will be considered as policy and operational options are finalized.
No formal vote was taken; the report indicated the district is seeking funding and will develop implementation details with school staff and student leaders.
