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District adopts phased, grade‑span approach to personal‑device use; phones to be stowed during instruction
Summary
After a year of stakeholder input, the district presented an administrative rule for personal electronic devices that emphasizes consistency, PBIS integration and a phased approach by grade span: elementary devices stowed, middle-school devices in backpacks or lockers with an end‑of‑day check window, and high‑school students permitted more choice.
The education committee reviewed an administrative rule implementing the district's electronic-device policy. District staff said the guideline is the result of a year-long planning process that included parents, students, teachers and community stakeholders and is designed to reduce classroom distractions while teaching students responsible device use.
Key elements: the rule differentiates expectations by grade span. In elementary schools, personal electronic devices are to be powered down or placed on Do Not…
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