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High school to begin stricter cell-phone policy; students told phones must be stowed and may be confiscated if seen or heard
Summary
School leaders outlined a new cell-phone policy to begin in the coming quarter that requires phones to be stowed (silent or airplane mode) in student lockers; teachers may confiscate devices that are seen or heard. Exceptions, enforcement and accommodations were discussed.
School leaders told students and the board that a new cell-phone policy will be implemented beginning with the fourth quarter and emphasized expectations for students and staff as the district transitions.
District presenters said phones should be "stowed safely in silent or airplane mode in your locker." They added that if a phone is carried "on your person, on your body, if it's seen or heard, the teachers have permission to confiscate it." The presenters said staff and students will…
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