West Salem revises its student phone policy

What happened

Policy 5136, revised February 23, 2026, says phones and other devices are not to be used during class time without permission from the teacher or staff.

Why it matters to families

It sets the classroom rule for phones, smartwatches and other devices.

The evidence

The policy page shows the February 23, 2026 revision date and the class-time rule. The minutes for that meeting list policy updates but do not describe this change.

The source