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Students press board on cell-phone rules and handbook updates; playground, track and activity-account questions raised
Summary
Students attending the meeting asked why the district is considering stricter cell-phone rules and raised questions about the student handbook, playground relocation and resurfacing the track. Trustees and administration said a Minnesota mandate requires districts to adopt cell-phone policies and that handbook revisions are in progress.
During the open forum at the St. Clair County Schools board meeting, multiple students asked the board to explain a proposed stricter cell-phone policy and other handbook provisions.
Student Reuben Hansen opened by asking why the school was considering "such strict phone policies," prompting a response that the state of Minnesota has issued a mandate requiring school districts to…
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