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Board moves to tighten wireless‑device rules: discussion favors 'phones away' K–8, limited use for high school students
Summary
Board members discussed revisions to Procedure 5‑305 on restrictions of wireless communication devices and directed staff to redraft language clarifying K–8 bell‑to‑bell restrictions, 9–12 limited use between classes and at lunch, and exceptions for medical/emergency needs; the procedure will be posted for status and returned for final review.
The Governing Board discussed Procedure 5‑305 (Student Code of Conduct: Restrictions on Use of Wireless Communication Devices) and indicated a preference for clearer, stricter guidance to reduce in‑class distraction.
Several board members said they want a consistent district standard for younger students, proposing bell‑to‑bell restrictions for kindergarten through eighth grade that require personal devices to remain stored and not used during the instructional day. Supporters said a clear, uniform rule reduces…
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