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Questa board approves revision to high‑school cell‑phone policy, authorizes superintendent to adjust
Summary
After debate and two withdrawn motions, the board approved a revision to the district cell‑phone policy applying new rules to the high school while keeping Alta Vista and middle school rules unchanged; the motion authorizes the superintendent to make adjustments as needed.
The Questa Independent Schools Board of Education on Sept. 18, 2024 approved revisions to the district’s cell‑phone policy for high school students while leaving Alta Vista Elementary and the middle school rules unchanged. The board also authorized the superintendent to adjust the policy as needed.
The item was listed under unfinished business as a first reading. Member Michael Cordova made two attempted motions that were later rescinded during discussion. Member Juan Cisneros then moved to approve the policy language that preserves existing rules at Alta Vista and the middle school, applies the proposed changes at the high school, and grants the superintendent authority to make adjustments; Vice President Jose Lovato seconded. President Jason Rael called a roll‑call vote: Cisneros, Cordova and Lovato voted yes; Secretary Esequiel Romero voted no. The motion carried 4–1.
Why it matters: The change creates different cell‑phone rules across school levels rather than a single district‑wide standard, and gives the superintendent flexibility to make operational adjustments without returning immediate revisions to the board.
Board next steps: The approved version will be implemented at the high school per the motion and staff will document any superintendent adjustments for future board review when appropriate.
