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Board advances stricter cell‑phone rule after public comment, first reading passes 5–1
Summary
After public comments and review of junior‑high pilot data showing fewer referrals, the Norfolk Public Schools board approved a first reading to extend a bell‑to‑bell locker policy to high school students (exceptions and final wording to be resolved); board set a May second reading.
The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education moved a proposed districtwide electronic‑device rule to a second reading after a lengthy public comment period and board debate, approving the first reading 5–1.
Public commenters urged the board to keep cell phones out of classrooms. One speaker told the board, "Let's be the adults in the room" and argued that students' phone use diminishes attention and social engagement. Jan…
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