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Parents press Platte County board to rethink proposed cell-phone restrictions in schools

Platte County School District number 1 Board · September 17, 2025
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Summary

During public comment, a parent said an unofficial phone restriction was already being enforced and argued cell phones are necessary for student safety and parent communication; board signaled the cell-phone policy will be discussed further as a policy revision.

A parent addressing the Platte County School District number 1 board said the district should reconsider a proposed cell-phone ban because, she said, restrictions are already being enforced and the ability for students to call parents is vital in emergencies.

Harley Ruby, who identified herself as a parent of two students in the district, told the board she believed the proposed policy was being informally imposed…

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