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Board adopts stricter student cellphone rule; IEP devices will be allowed
Summary
The board approved a revision to policy 32-45 requiring student phones to be 'not heard, not seen' during instructional time; administrators said IEP or 504 device allowances will continue and staff will develop consistent procedures.
The board voted to revise policy 32-45 to restrict student use of telecommunication devices during class time. Superintendent Diana described the change as removing staff discretion during instructional time and said students' devices must be "turned off, not heard, not seen." The policy change passed after a motion and second.
Board members and a parent discussed how the rule will apply to students with accommodations. Diana said if a device is authorized in an IEP or 504 plan, it will remain allowed: "Whatever is in an IEP is the law." Administrators said they will work with principals and staff to create consistent procedures for storage and use and to communicate expectations to families.
