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Principals tell board they want to keep current student cell‑phone practices in place
Summary
The board reviewed CSBA Recommended Policy 5131.8 on mobile communication devices. Principals from several sites said current local cell‑phone guidelines are effective and recommended keeping existing practices.
The board reviewed Board Policy 5131.8, CSBA's recommended policy on mobile communication devices. Superintendent John Puglisi summarized current site guidelines and invited principals to report on local practices; Principals Guynn, Emery, Reyes and Botello said current practices are effective and that they would like to maintain them as is.
The discussion was informational and no policy changes were made; the item remains on the record for follow‑up if the board elects to revisit BP 5131.8. Trustee questions or requests for detailed policy language were not recorded in the minutes beyond the principals' recommendation to retain existing site protocols.
