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Chandler Unified outlines phone and mandatory‑reporting policies, introduces new Willis Junior High principal
Summary
At the July 9 Chandler Unified governing board meeting, Superintendent Narducci briefed the board on operational updates including a digital hall‑pass rollout, a classroom cell‑phone restriction aligned with state law, expansion of mandatory‑reporter responsibilities under recent legislation, and the rebranding of the district's anonymous tip line.
At the July 9 Chandler Unified governing board meeting, Superintendent Narducci delivered routine district updates and the board was introduced to the new principal of Willis Junior High.
Superintendent remarks highlighted an Infinite Campus digital hall‑pass feature for secondary students, which allows teachers to approve electronic hall pass requests visible to parents through the parent portal. "These are for our secondary students... as the parent can see, when their student is in and out of class," Narducci said, describing the district's intent to reduce paper passes and improve hallway supervision.
Narducci announced a district policy change on student use of cell phones and electronic communication devices during the school day that aligns with recent state legislation. The policy states students may use cell phones only if expressly permitted by a teacher for instructional use or in an emergency; devices should be turned off and stored during class time.
Dr. Mike Delatore, assistant superintendent for Pre‑K through 12 schools, summarized recent mandatory‑reporting guidance driven by new legislation. "It is important to note that while we as school employees are considered mandatory reporters, we've expanded to include board members and substitutes as mandatory reporters," Dr. Delatore said. He instructed staff and board members to call the appropriate agency dispatch number (Department of Child Safety for allegations occurring in the home; police for allegations outside the home) and to defer internal school procedures until law enforcement or child‑welfare agencies clear staff to proceed.
The district's anonymous tip platform Lightspeed Alert was noted to be rebranding to Stop It; Narducci said families will receive information on how to access it. He also reminded families to verify contact information in Infinite Campus, noted ongoing transportation registration, and promoted an Operation Back to School community event distributing backpacks and supplies on Saturday at Compass Christian Church.
The board received an introduction to Trina DeCaro, who the district named as principal of Willis Junior High. DeCaro spoke briefly and introduced family members in attendance.
Narducci closed with an announcement of the passing of the district's former director of communications, Terry Law, and asked the community to keep his family in their thoughts.
Ending: The board received information; no substantive policy votes on these items were recorded that evening. Staff said updated guidance and parent communications would follow for the cell‑phone rule, mandatory reporting changes and the tip‑line rebrand.
