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Board bans student cell-phone use on campus

What happened
The board approved a district policy that does not allow cell-phone use on campus.
Why it matters to families
The rule changes the school day for every student and how families can expect children to use or access phones while at school.
The evidence
The March 17 approved minutes state that the board approved not allowing cell-phone use on campus.
The source
Approved minutes — March 17, 2026See the full record for Howell Mountain Elementary School District.
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