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Resident urges removal of cell phones from junior high schools during WISD open forum

Waxahachie Independent School District Board of Trustees · September 9, 2024
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Summary

At the Sept. 9 Waxahachie ISD board meeting, resident Jeffery Benson recommended removing cell phones from at least the junior high schools, and possibly all campuses, during the public-comment portion of the meeting.

During open forum, Jeffery Benson told trustees he supports removing cell phones from at least the junior high schools and possibly all WAXAHACHIE ISD campuses, framing it as a student-discipline and learning-environment issue. His comment was heard during the public-comment portion of the Sept. 9 meeting.

The statement was presented as citizen input; trustees did not record any immediate action or vote on the suggestion during the meeting. The transcript does not include further discussion or district response on policy change or next steps.