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New student phone policy limits devices from bell to bell
What happened
The board approved student cell phone policy JICJ and its regulation on June 8, 2026. Superintendent Kelle Bongard told the board on August 10 that the policy took effect on the first day of school and limits students' personal devices from bell to bell. Staff report fewer distractions in classrooms and hallways, and drop-off and pick-up routines are still being refined.
Why it matters to families
Students cannot use their phones during the school day, which changes every family's daily routine.
The evidence
June 8, 2026 consent agenda item 'Policy JICJ and Regulation' and the August 10, 2026 superintendent report on implementation.
The source
Board minutes, August 10, 2026See the full record for Strasburg School District 31J.
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