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Board adopts bell-to-bell cell phone ban for all grades
What happened
On June 15, 2026 the board adopted policy JICJ. It bars pre-K through grade 12 students from carrying or using cell phones, smartwatches and other connected devices from the first bell to dismissal, starting in 2026-27. Exceptions cover health plans, IEPs, 504 plans, language support and emergencies. Repeat violations can lead to detention or suspension.
Why it matters to families
This changes daily routines for every family. Students can no longer keep phones in pockets, and parents should plan on reaching students through the school office.
The evidence
June 15, 2026 minutes: 'MOTION: King SECOND: McLaughlin VOTE: Board (6-0) TO: Approve policies JLF-R, JFLA, GCGA, GCK, BCC, JICJ as written.' Policy JICJ text: 'prohibited from using cell phones ... for the duration of the entire school day'.
The source
Policy JICJ: Student Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic DevicesSee the full record for RSU 1 - Lower Kennebec Regional School Unit.
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