Pennsbury board approves cell‑phone and personal electronic device policy 237.1

The Pennsbury School Board voted on Jan. 22 to adopt policy 237.1, a districtwide cell‑phone and personal electronic device policy that will standardize device rules across the high school and restrict device use in instructional spaces.

Doctor Delwich (Policy & Personnel committee chair) summarized the policy during the board’s action meeting, saying it would allow consistent rules at the high‑school level where current classroom practices vary. The policy also includes provisions for medical exemptions, safety procedures, and an annual education component for students, families and staff about device usage and screen time.

Board members discussed the policy briefly on the floor and noted that a pending state law might impose more stringent limits for high schools; the board said it would revisit district policy if state legislation passes. After discussion, the board took a roll‑call vote. Each named voting member recorded a “Yes” vote and the motion passed.

Roll‑call votes recorded on the transcript show the following recorded 'Yes' votes: Miss Arons; Doctor Delwich; Miss Lambing; Missus Polsky; Mister Boyce; Doctor Steer; Mister Taylor; Mister Waldorf. The chair declared the motion passed.

What’s next: The policy will be implemented at the start of the next school year; the administration said it will notify families and provide the educational materials described in the policy.

Note: This article reports the board action and the policy’s text as described at the meeting. Any changes required by state law will be reviewed by the board when applicable.