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SHS teacher urges Board to address student cell phone use, requests staff survey

Shasta Union High School District Governing Board · December 9, 2025
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Summary

SHS teacher Andy Kane told trustees that student cell phones are harming classroom environments and asked the Board to issue a survey to teachers and staff to inform any policy changes.

During the public comment period, SHS teacher Andy Kane raised concerns about the impact of student cell phones in classrooms and asked the Board to act. Kane urged trustees to direct staff to issue a survey to teachers and staff so the district can gather employee input on how phone use is affecting instruction.

The Board did not take immediate action on the request at the meeting; public comment and the teacher’s request were recorded in the minutes for future consideration alongside classroom management and RTI discussions in staff reports.