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Board directs trial of 'bell‑to‑bell off and out of sight' phone procedures at high school
Summary
The board directed the superintendent to implement a one‑year trial for personal electronic device procedures at St. Anthony Village High School (bell‑to‑bell off and out of sight), align SAVHS with middle school practices, and revisit results after the 2025–26 year.
Board members discussed student access and management of personal electronic communication devices at St. Anthony Village High School and directed Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille to work with high‑school administration to adopt procedures that match the middle‑school approach as a one‑year trial.
The board described the trial as a shift toward "bell‑to‑bell off and out of sight" with a re‑evaluation at the conclusion of the 2025–26 school year. The board’s motion gave staff direction to draft procedures and a trial timeline; the board expects an implementation plan and a follow‑up report at the end of the trial year.
The discussion referenced existing SAMS procedures and a staff survey summary included in the board packet, which highlighted enforcement, consistency, and cyberbullying prevention as staff concerns. The board did not take a separate vote to adopt a permanent policy at the meeting; instead it gave direction to the superintendent to implement and report back.
