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Wabash board adopts wireless-device policy and updates student handbooks for 2026–27
Summary
Board approved the second reading of Policy 4307 to comply with state law requiring restrictions on cell phones during the school day and approved updated 2026–27 handbooks that incorporate the policy; the board discussed storage options and a year-date text error in the handbooks.
The Wabash City Schools Board of Education voted June 15 to adopt an updated wireless-device policy (Policy 4307) and to approve updated 2026–27 student handbooks that incorporate the change.
Board members conducted a second reading of Policy 4307 to ensure compliance with the new state law requiring schools to restrict cell-phone use during the school day. A district presenter said the policy requires devices to be turned off and stored; acceptable storage examples mentioned were cubbies, lockers or backpacks, and the presenter noted implementation will follow grade-level handbook procedures. A board member asked whether devices should be "powered off"; the presenter answered in the affirmative.
The board also approved updated handbooks for middle and high school. During handbook discussion a board member pointed out a dated reference on page 12 referring to the 2025–26 school year; staff said they would correct the year language so it does not require annual edits. The meeting referenced the athletic director (Mr. Kel Shimemer) in the context of updating role-year references in handbook sections.
The policy and handbooks were approved by voice vote, meeting the district’s requirement to have the policy in place by the July 1 state deadline. The district indicated the policy text and handbooks would be available online and in the central office; the board discussed adding policy information to registration materials to inform parents.
