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Board discusses expanding device restrictions, schedules stakeholder surveys and timeline
Summary
Board members debated a possible 'bell-to-bell' expansion of the district’s personal-device policy, discussed differences for middle vs. high school, and agreed to a process of board guidance in January, stakeholder surveys Feb.–Mar., and a board decision in March for potential implementation in Aug. 2026.
The Iowa City Community School District board revisited its personal-device/cell-phone policy on Jan. 13, reviewing past engagement and proposing next steps if the board decides to pursue a broader bell-to-bell restriction.
Superintendent Matt Degner and staff recapped the policy history: stakeholder engagement in fall 2024, a board vote in November 2024, education and implementation phases in December 2024 and January 2025, and data collection since implementation. Staff said…
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