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Board president praises student walkout as First Amendment exercise; seeks staff feedback on cell phone policy
Summary
President Elaine Maynard-Adams commended New London High School students for a recent peaceful walkout and asked staff to provide feedback on the district's updated cell phone policy at the Feb. 9 meeting.
President Elaine Maynard-Adams told the board she was "incredibly proud of the students for exercising their First Amendment rights and being inclusive and peaceful" following a student-led walkout and protest held last week. She said she intentionally did not attend because she believed the event was an opportunity for students to raise their voices and thanked Principal Mahon and staff for ensuring safety during the demonstration.
Maynard-Adams also asked district staff to provide feedback on the newly updated cell phone policy. Board members and administrators acknowledged the student action and the importance of allowing student expression while maintaining safety; no formal policy change or board action was taken during the meeting.
