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Student representatives report smooth school start but raise Chromebook music blocks and Aurora traffic concerns
Summary
Student representatives told the board that the school year opened smoothly but raised concerns about blocked music on Chromebooks affecting student focus and reported that traffic changes on Aurora have slowed speeds and seem safer.
Student representatives Sam Beater and Kate Shoemaker told the Urbandale board Sept. 8 that the high school's opening weeks have gone smoothly but raised two issues for board consideration: restrictions on music access on school Chromebooks and traffic changes on Aurora near school arrival and dismissal.
Beater said the phone policy is being followed in most classes and that freshmen in his algebra class are…
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