Phones are off all school day, with a strict district policy

What happened

Policy 5695 (last revised July 14, 2025) bans internet-enabled devices all day, including lunch and passing time. Younger students keep phones silent in backpacks; high schoolers use a locker or backpack. A first offense means the phone is held until day's end; later offenses need a parent to pick it up. Suspension is not allowed for this alone. The district must publish a yearly enforcement report starting Sept. 1, 2026.

Why it matters to families

This changes every student's school day and what happens when a phone is out. Parents need to know the exceptions and the pickup rules.

The evidence

The policy text lists exceptions for IEP or 504 plans, health needs, translation, and family care. The December 2025 and January 2026 board synopses say students are adjusting.

The source