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Cannon County school board tables purchase of student phone cases as policy debate continues
Summary
The Cannon County Board of Education on July 29 tabled a motion to buy classroom phone pouches while members, staff and public speakers debated the district’s wireless communication device policy and costs for cases.
The Cannon County Board of Education on July 29 voted to table a proposed purchase of student phone cases and related equipment until an August 14 meeting while the board and speakers continued debate about the district’s wireless communication device policy.
The board voted 5–0 to table the purchase. The motion to table was made by Mister Nell and seconded by Mister Mullins. Board member Miss Curtis, Mister McMackins, Miss Mullins, Miss Thomas and Miss Rebecca voted aye.
The discussion included public comment and staff reports about how a policy requiring student devices to be turned off and stored for the school day would be implemented. A high school student who identified herself as Maggie urged the board to invest in teacher training and incentives to increase student engagement rather than focusing on stricter phone restrictions. “If we put money towards training teachers or giving them bonuses… that…
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