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Board asks for clearer enforcement language on student cell‑phone policy after second reading
Summary
During a second reading of Policy JFCEB, the superintendent said he removed students' right to appeal cellphone denials; the board asked staff to add language requiring consistent, faithful implementation and will review again at the next meeting.
The board reviewed the second reading of Policy JFCEB regarding personal electronic devices. Superintendent Joseph Hattrick told directors he removed a student's right to appeal a denial of phone use in class. Directors expressed concern about inconsistent enforcement and asked staff to add a statement that staff are expected to implement the policy "with fidelity."
No final vote was taken; the board requested the revised policy return for another review at the next meeting to allow staff to incorporate the requested enforcement language and clarify appeal procedures if necessary.
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