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Board debates state‑model cell‑phone policy; members weigh 'bell‑to‑bell' ban against operational exceptions
Summary
Board members discussed a state‑recommended cell‑phone policy (Neola model) and whether to adopt a strict ban during instructional hours or permit limited exceptions for extracurriculars and staff communications; policy committee review and a possible special meeting before school starts were proposed.
Board members engaged in an extended discussion about a state‑informed model policy regarding personal communicative devices (phones, watches and similar devices). The Neola draft received from the superintendent’s office interprets recent state guidance tightly; some members described it as stringent and difficult to…
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