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Scotia‑Glenville holds public hearing on 2025–26 student cell‑phone policy; staff outline lockers, exceptions and communications
Summary
Scotia‑Glenville Central School District staff heard parents and a teacher raise concerns about classroom distraction and logistics at a public hearing on the district27s 2025–26 draft student cell‑phone policy.
Scotia‑Glenville Central School District staff heard parents and a teacher raise concerns about classroom distraction and logistics at a public hearing on the district27s 2025–26 draft student cell‑phone policy.
District staff said the policy will require students to store phones in lockers for the school day, that the district provides locks, and that principals will let students practice using lockers during the first days of school and communicate locker assignments in August. Staff also said phones should not be kept in backpacks and should not be used during study hall or lunch.
A district staff member said, "they'll spend time the first couple days of school, giving kids a chance to practice, at their…
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