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Public commenters press Newark Unified for Apex investigation and stronger cell-phone policy
Summary
During public comment, a community member urged an independent probe of the district's Apex online program and recommended a district cell‑phone policy; the speaker said he would provide evidence and welcomed an administration-led investigation.
During the public‑comment period a community member raised concerns about the district's Apex online learning program and called for an independent investigation.
Mister Foster thanked the board for recognizing a student’s academic growth and said that Apex "undermines teacher authority" and allows students to earn credits inappropriately. He asked the board to pursue an independent investigation and said he would voluntarily provide supporting evidence. Foster also urged the board to adopt a stronger cell‑phone policy for high schools, referencing the state's mandate to adopt such policies.
Board members acknowledged the comments and said staff had previously discussed investigating Apex; the superintendent indicated willingness to pursue an investigation. The board did not take formal action on the request at this meeting; the comment was entered into the public record for consideration by staff and trustees.
