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King George High School reports 691 cell-phone referrals; board votes to revisit policy
Summary
Principal Mark Watson told the board the high school logged 691 cell-phone referrals this school year, affecting 382 students and producing a range of disciplinary outcomes; the board asked for measurable success criteria and scheduled a policy review.
King George High School Principal Mark Watson updated the school board on the high school's cell-phone enforcement and said the high school has made progress but still faces challenges, especially with earbud/"ear" devices.
"We're looking at about 700 referrals from the time we began school this year. With 691 referrals you see we have 382 students as well as 309 repeat offenders," Watson reported. He said the division's maximum referrals for a single student was 17.
Watson provided additional disciplinary tallies attributed to phone-related incidents: 13 out-of-school suspensions, 73…
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