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Board bans student cell-phone use on campus

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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, 2026

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