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Public commenters urge phone-use flexibility and on-site project transparency

Transylvania County Board of Education · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Public commenters asked the board to allow student phone use during non-instructional times and proposed simple, on-site signs showing percent-complete for construction projects; the board said it will consider the input as it finalizes policies and project communications.

During public comment at the Nov. 17 Transylvania County Board of Education meeting, residents urged two changes: relaxing student phone restrictions during non-instructional times and improving on-site transparency for construction projects.

William Mullenax told the board that "phones can be a tool rather than…

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