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Board adopts different phone rules by grade level

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Thermal, California (December 8, 2023) Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, presents the Outstanding Americans by Choice Award to Congressman Raul Ruiz at Coachella Valley High School in Thermal, California. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)
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What happened

On August 13, trustees adopted restrictions covering TK–8 throughout the school day and high-school use during instruction.

Why it matters to families

Students and families need the applicable school-level rule rather than an assumed districtwide identical ban.

The evidence

This follows the July first reading. The discussion also addressed recording wearables. The full adopted attachment is missing from the collected material, so families should confirm exceptions and enforcement with the district. A trustee’s preference for pouches does not establish a pouch purchase.

The source

CVUSD Board Meeting 08/13/2026

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