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Board receives first read of draft personal-electronic-devices policy; trustees request more detail before vote
Summary
The board’s policy committee presented a draft limited cell-phone/personal electronic devices policy at first read. Trustees and community members discussed enforcement options, survey reach and implementation timing; a second reading was set for the August meeting.
The Wayne-Westland Board of Education’s policy committee presented a first read of a draft policy restricting student possession and use of personal electronic devices during class time. The draft defines personal electronic devices broadly (phones, smartwatches, earbuds, smart glasses) and says devices “may not be used or visible during class time unless permission is granted by the school administrator.” It also prohibits broadcasting or recording other students or staff without permission, with curricular exceptions.
Trustees and…
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