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School board advances district cell-phone policy after months of review; public comment invited
Summary
Trustees read a proposed policy restricting personal electronic device use in school between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; trustees discussed exceptions, public input and schedule for final reading before the school year.
Sheridan County School District #3 trustees held a first reading of proposed Policy 6155, which would limit personal electronic device use for students and staff during instructional hours and set a shared behavioral standard for personnel.
Board members said the intent is to reduce classroom disruptions and support instructional time. The proposed policy would prohibit student use of personal devices during the school day unless specifically permitted by a teacher for instructional purposes; it would also hold…
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