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Middletown leaders cite library use and medical advice as cell‑phone policy gains traction
Summary
Superintendent and medical advisor highlighted increased library circulation and pediatric support for the district's phone‑free school policy during the Oct. 14 meeting.
Middletown school officials and a district medical advisor described early benefits of a districtwide cell‑phone policy at the Board of Education meeting Oct. 14, saying staff have noticed increased library usage and better classroom engagement since enforcement began.
Middletown High School student representative Sal, speaking during student communications, told the board, “Cell phones are being put in the under pouches and the policy of a phone free school is being strictly upheld.” The superintendent and medical advisor said they have observed corresponding gains in student focus and library use.
Superintendent Dr. Vasquez Matos…
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