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Votes at a glance: board adopts cell phone policy, approves consent agenda and strategic allocations
Summary
The MSCS board suspended rules to adopt Policy 6024 (cell phone/personal communication devices) on first reading, approved a multi‑item consent agenda and authorized strategic allocations totaling $142,515.
Key formal votes at the Memphis Shelby County Schools board meeting on July 29:
Adopted policy 6024 (Cell Phone / Personal Communication Devices) in first reading after the board suspended the normal rule requiring second reading. The motion to suspend rules and adopt the policy passed on roll call (8 in favor, 0 no at suspension; subsequent adoption recorded 8 in favor). The policy is required by law and was advanced to be in effect before the upcoming school year.
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