Board keeps current student phone rules for now and asks teachers for data

What happened

At its September 24, 2026 study session the board discussed whether to tighten student phone rules. Staff said current rules meet state law: middle schools lock phones up during class, and high schools require them put away during instruction. A pouch system for every school was estimated at about $200,000. Members asked for teacher data before deciding.

Why it matters to families

Rules can differ from classroom to classroom. A parent asked the board in August to adopt a bell-to-bell ban, and board members disagree on whether stricter rules are needed.

The evidence

The approved September 24, 2026 minutes summarize the cell phone policy discussion.

The source