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Superintendent relays student-council feedback on extracurriculars, facilities and proposed cell-phone policy

Westwood Community School District Board of Education · May 14, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Dr. Stiles X. Simmons told the board that Robichaud's Student Council urged more extracurricular and mentorship opportunities, raised concerns about facilities and cafeteria services, and discussed a 2026–27 cell-phone policy that balances connectivity and reduced distractions.

Superintendent Dr. Stiles X. Simmons told the board he recently met with Robichaud's Student Council and found the conversation "invaluable" for understanding how district decisions affect students. He summarized several student priorities: strengthening extracurricular offerings and mentorship programs, improving facilities and cafeteria services, and debating a proposed 2026–2027 cell-phone policy that students said would limit distractions but raise connectivity questions.

Board members recorded the student feedback as part of ongoing planning. "The meeting provided invaluable perspective on the impact of District-level decisions on our students," Dr. Simmons said, noting staff will factor the council's input into future curriculum and policy discussions.