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Committee flags possible overhaul of student cell‑phone policy; early cost estimates discussed

December 18, 2025 | RSU 40/MSAD 40, School Districts, Maine


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Committee flags possible overhaul of student cell‑phone policy; early cost estimates discussed
Speaker 3 told the committee that the policy committee is likely to propose changes to the student cell‑phone policy, including using pouches or other secured storage for students in grades 6–12 to limit device access during school time (SEG 419–427). The item is at an early discussion stage and may be considered for a future budget year depending on timing and costs.

Speaker 6 said the Camden Hills high‑school level implementation cost that the district considered was "roughly 25,000" total and "around $30 per student," giving the committee a per‑student benchmark for potential costs (SEG 459–464). Staff cautioned that peripheral costs and replacement/loss were not fully accounted for in that figure (SEG 466–471).

No formal policy was proposed or voted on during this meeting; members agreed to monitor the policy committee’s work and to consider potential budget implications in future budget planning. The matter was presented as a heads‑up rather than a decision point in this session (SEG 451–456).

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