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Cromwell‑Wright board sets timeline for student cell‑phone policy, plans Oct. 10 community Q&A
Summary
Board member Alisha Soderbloom raised a formal review of student cell‑phone usage; the district will hold a community Q&A Oct. 10, draft a policy by Oct. 16 and intends to implement it over the Christmas break with an effective date of Jan. 2, 2025.
Board member Alisha Soderbloom asked the board to formalize student cell‑phone rules at the Aug. 28 Cromwell‑Wright Public Schools board meeting. Administrators Nathan Libbon and Principal Julie Stauber reported they have been researching the issue and proposed a community engagement process that includes a public Q&A on Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and a policy draft available at the Oct. 16 meeting.
The board intends to implement the policy over the Christmas break and set an effective date of Jan. 2, 2025, with policy materials available at parent‑teacher conferences on Nov. 6–7. The discussion noted that teachers, board members and administration are supportive of creating a written policy; the board asked staff to return with a draft for formal consideration.
