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Students' phones banned during class hours
What happened
On November 19, 2025, the board adopted policy JFCEB to comply with Oregon's Executive Order 25-09. Students may not have or use personal phones, smartwatches with calling or earbuds during instructional hours, and may keep devices in lockers. Exceptions cover medical needs, IEP and 504 plans, and written exemptions, and discipline for possession alone cannot cost students class time.
Why it matters to families
This changes daily phone rules for every student at Fossil Grade School and Wheeler High School.
The evidence
November 19, 2025 minutes (item 8.4) and policy JFCEB.
The source
Policy JFCEB - Personal Electronic DevicesSee the full record for Fossil School District 21J.
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