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Vermillion board reopens discussion on student cell-phone use; no vote taken
Summary
Administrators told the Vermillion School District board they want a consistent classroom approach — phones in a teacher-designated pocket during class — and recommended a staff and board book study; trustees asked for more work and discussion before any policy change.
The Vermillion School District 13-1 board on Aug. 11 reopened a district-wide discussion about student cell-phone use, with administrators proposing a unified classroom expectation that would require phones to be stored in a teacher-designated pocket during instructional time while remaining available during passing periods and lunch.
Dr. Elvey introduced the item and framed it as a response to mental-health and attention concerns raised nationwide and by districts at recent conferences. "We…
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