Committee flags possible overhaul of student cell‑phone policy; early cost estimates discussed
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Summary
The committee heard an early alert that the policy committee will consider a revamp of student cell‑phone policy (grades 6–12), potentially requiring pouches or secured storage; Camden’s high‑school rollout was cited at roughly $25–$30 per student as an implementation benchmark.
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).