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Policy sets personal-device rules for grades 7–12

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What happened

The policy permits grades 7–12 to use personal communication devices before and after school and during designated lunch, with restrictions at other times and stated exceptions.

Why it matters to families

The rules affect when students can use personal devices at school.

The evidence

Policy 5136 displays a June 10, 2026 revision; that day’s minutes approve a broad presented policy slate. The policy does not specify a separate 4K–6 schedule in the quoted grade rule.

The source

District policy 5136

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