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Superintendent outlines new state rules, proposes Yonder phone‑management pilot

Jefferson School District Board · April 27, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent and staff briefed the board on recent state laws (audio on buses; regalia rights) and demonstrated a Yonder phone‑management device; board members questioned costs, accessibility exemptions and whether to pilot at middle and/or high school levels.

During the superintendent’s report on April 27, Dr. Ernest walked the Jefferson School District Board through several recent state law changes and a possible classroom phone‑management pilot.

Dr. Ernest summarized two statutes: "2025 Wisconsin Act 160" now permits audio as well as video recording on school buses, and "Wisconsin Act 2222" covers pupils’ rights regarding traditional…

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