PSJA trustees tighten student code on devices, adopt new calendar and name press box for longtime announcer

Pharr‑San Juan‑Alamo ISD trustees approved multiple campus‑level policy changes and recognitions at their Aug. 18 meeting, including revisions to the student code of conduct that restrict student personal communication devices, adoption of a revised 2025–26 calendar, and a motion to name the remodeled PSJ Stadium press box for longtime announcer Carlos Villegas.

Student code of conduct changes Dr. Daniel Noyola (presenting updates to the student code of conduct) briefed trustees on statutory changes from the recent legislative session that required the district to add definitions and procedures. Key changes the board adopted include: - A new general conduct item referencing behavior motivated by antisemitism (the presentation said the glossary defines antisemitism and that the definition will be provided in English and Spanish in the code materials). - A prohibition on using personal communication devices (PCDs) during the school day on campus; devices must be powered off and stored as directed by campus procedures (examples discussed included teacher classroom “pockets” or backpacks). Exceptions may be made for…