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Page County board reviews 'bell-to-bell' cell-phone policy; decision set for Dec. 10
Summary
The board reviewed a proposed 'bell-to-bell' policy that would require students to keep personal electronic devices concealed and muted during the school day; the superintendent (presentation) recommended a board decision on Dec. 10 and implementation after winter break, with exceptions for medical needs and a phased discipline regime.
Dr. Alper presented a proposed "bell-to-bell" personally owned device policy that would require students to keep cell phones and similar devices concealed and muted from the start of instructional day (presenter cited 08:14 as the first-bell time) until dismissal (roughly 03:15). She said the proposal incorporates Department of Education guidance and research on device access and youth mental health and recommended the board take action at its Dec. 10 meeting, with an implementation date after winter break.
Why it matters: The change would shift device access from intermittent, class-by-class enforcement to an all-day protocol across elementary, middle and high schools. The proposal identifies medical exceptions (for students with plans such…
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