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District to adopt cell-phone policy by Oct. 31; OSBA guidance expected soon

5668419 · August 11, 2025
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Superintendent Hamilton told the board the district must adopt a cell-phone policy by Oct. 31 to comply with recent executive guidance; OSBA is drafting a model policy and district staff plan to bring options to the board in September.

Superintendent Hamilton told the board Aug. 11 that Springfield must adopt a student cell-phone policy by Oct. 31 following state/executive guidance. Staff are monitoring the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) model policy; Hamilton said OSBA’s legal-reviewed draft had not been finalized at the time of the meeting but was expected within days to a couple of weeks.

Hamilton said the district plans to review OSBA guidance, identify choices and present a draft policy for the board’s consideration in…

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