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Board sends cell-phone policy review to policy committee after teacher concerns
Summary
A board member asked the policy committee to review student cell-phone rules to reduce classroom disruptions; the board voted to send the issue to policy committee for review and potential amendment.
A board member asked the Allegany County Board of Education to direct the policy committee to review the district's cell-phone policy after teachers raised concerns about phones disrupting instruction.
Dr. Vaughn moved that the policy committee examine the current cell-phone policy to determine whether it should be amended to restrict classroom phone use; another board member seconded the motion. The board voted to send the item to the policy committee.
Board members who serve on policy committee said they would review existing language and bring recommended changes back to the full board. No specific timeline was stated beyond the routine committee process.
