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Board discusses stricter cell‑phone rules after Putnam County draft, seeks teacher input
Summary
Members discussed a proposed stricter cell‑phone policy modeled on a Putnam County draft and considered exceptions for classroom use, enforcement in noninstructional spaces and technical limits on school devices.
A proposed review of student cell‑phone policy drew extensive discussion from the Cumberland County School Board about classroom use, hallway and lunchroom enforcement and technology alternatives.
Board members introduced a Putnam County draft policy as an example of a stricter approach. One board member said Putnam's draft and a bill under review in the state legislature aim to limit student phone use in common areas. "I just wanted to bring this up and show what…
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