Phones must be put away during class

What happened

On June 11, 2026, the board voted 6-0 to adopt a policy update (Vol. 38 No. 2) that follows Indiana's new law on student phones. Under the policy, students must keep personal devices stored during instructional time. Board members asked whether the rule also covers lunch, and that was not settled at the meeting.

Why it matters to families

This changes how students may use phones every day, and it affects how parents reach their children during school.

The evidence

June 2026 minutes: 'Under the updated policy, students will be required to keep personal devices stored during instructional time.' The policy update was approved 6-0.

The source