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Student input shapes cell phone policy discussion at Stow-Munroe Falls board meeting
Summary
Students told the Stow-Munroe Falls board that the district's classroom phone caddy system reduces distractions but raised concerns about emergency access and enforcement as the district considers a state-directed cell phone policy for 2025—26.
The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education on Oct. 20 continued discussion on a state-directed cell phone policy for the 2025—26 school year after a student-centered "listen and learn" presentation and feedback from the student board representative.
Superintendent Dr. Doug Gould said staff and students had been consulted, and that the district's current practice places phones in lockers or book bags for grades K-8 and uses a classroom caddy system for grades 9-12. Dr. Gould said the practice was implemented "to reduce distraction and improve engagement," and that students and teachers have reported that it is effective.
Avery Swanson, the student board representative, told the board the current system "works extremely well," adding that students appreciated being able to access phones for family…
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