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Trustees hear report on 1:1 and cell phone guideline proposals; public commenters urge clarity on technology use

Howell Public Schools Board of Education · June 22, 2026
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Summary

Assistant Superintendent Mr. Liu presented 1:1 technology guidelines and cell phone policy recommendations; two public commenters raised concerns about technology use in schools. Board will return to the topic at a later date.

At the June 22 meeting, Mr. Liu, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, presented 1:1 device guidelines and recommended changes to the district’s cell phone policy. The board thanked staff for the work and indicated it will return with a status update at a later date.

During public comment, Janet Johnson and Alena Anderson spoke about technology use and cell phone rules in schools. The minutes summarize that both talked about technology use; no verbatim remarks are transcribed. Board members and administration noted receipt of correspondence and thanked staff involved in drafting the guidelines.

No formal policy change was adopted at the meeting; the board listed the item under reports and indicated follow-up would occur in a future meeting.