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Fountain Hills board reviews cell phone policy changes; staff to return with enforcement guidance
Summary
Following a community town-hall and state law changes, district staff proposed clarifying discipline and site-leader guidance for the cell phone policy and improving parent communications; board members agreed and asked staff to return with a modified policy.
District leaders told the board they will refine the district’s cell phone policy to add clearer guidance for site leaders on enforcement and discipline and to strengthen parent communication ahead of the next school year.
Speaker 2 summarized the town-hall process and said the existing policy aligns with state law; the requested revisions are primarily guidance for principals on how to implement and communicate expectations. "It's just a matter of the principals enforcing that at a high level," he said, and emphasized communication to families about how the district will start the year.
Board members raised scope questions (including whether the policy covers watches and headphones) and underscored the importance of clear messaging so parents understand the change. Speaker 11 noted the policy should reference devices beyond phones. Members said the PTO will support additional lunchtime and recess opportunities as the policy is implemented.
Staff said they will bring a modified policy back that includes discipline guidance and communication plans for parents; no final adoption vote occurred at the May 7 meeting.
