Board approves update to Policy 6.312 on personal communication devices after Science Hill input
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The Johnson City Board of Education approved a targeted change to Policy 6.312 (Use of Personal Communication Devices) to clarify enforceable language about earbuds and headphones after administrators at Science Hill High School sought adjustments.
The Johnson City Board of Education voted to approve a revision to Policy 6.312, “Use of Personal Communication Devices in School,” following building-level discussions at Science Hill High School about enforceability.
Superintendent’s office staff told the board the board had previously acted on the policy but subsequent conversations with Science Hill administrators led to recommended wording additions on line 13 and deletions on lines 15–16 to reflect building realities about wireless earbuds and headphones. The superintendent’s materials noted the edits are intended to make the policy practicable and enforceable at the high school.
Dr. Bryant was present to answer questions from board members. A board member moved to approve the policy change; a second was recorded and the board voted in favor.
Ending: The revised language will be implemented at Science Hill and districtwide as the updated Policy 6.312; the board carried the motion at the meeting.