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Board pauses second reading of cell-phone policy after members cite inconsistent wording
Summary
Board members flagged inconsistent language in policy PO 5136 (personal communication devices) about whether principals or teachers may authorize student device use; the board directed staff to revise the language and return the policy for a first reading at the next meeting.
The Delaware City Schools Board of Education on Aug. 18 paused consideration of a revised personal communication devices policy (PO 5136) after a board member said the draft contained inconsistent provisions about who may authorize student device use during the instructional day.
The policy was on the agenda as a recommended approval, but a board member raised a procedural concern: one section allows…
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