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District presents draft cell-phone policy; principals favor bell-to-bell restrictions, smartwatch exceptions
Summary
Staff circulated a draft cell-phone policy that would restrict devices during instructional time 'bell to bell,' accommodate health and safety exceptions and treat smartwatches differently; district staff recommended a 30-day review and noted principals generally support a district-wide, uniform approach.
District staff presented a draft cell-phone policy at the March 31 working session and asked board members to review the draft during a 30-day comment period before the policy returns for action. The draft reflects state law that sought to keep phones and personal devices out of classroom instructional time.
Staff said the draft allows local differentiation between…
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