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District device rules differ across policies and handbooks
What happened
The board policy permits non-disruptive device use at lunch and between classes. The elementary and middle-school handbooks describe tighter school-day restrictions.
Why it matters to families
Students and families face different written rules depending on which district document they consult; the district has not resolved the relationship in the reviewed records.
The evidence
Policy 5136 is marked revised May 13, 2026. The board approved the middle/high school handbook in June and elementary handbook in July; their restrictions differ from the board policy.
The source
District personal communication devices policy 5136See the full record for Bangor School District.
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