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School district concerned about cellphone ban [Video]

The School District of Pickens County’s board raised several concerns as the board failed to pass a model policy from the state regarding cellphone use in schools.In a split 3-3 vote, the board did not have the majority to pass the policy on Monday, thus failing the motion. “The board doesn’t want to push the teachers and have them to be the enforcers, and that is the role of the districts to enact the policy,” district spokesperson Dr. Darian Byrd said. “We want to work with the board and land somewhere.”The state’s baseline policy states students must turn off their devices beginning at the tardy bell to dismissal with some exceptions for medical and safety needs. Board members raised concerns about what exactly constitutes instructional time and how teachers could be asked to enforce it.”I consider in-class instructional time,” Board Member Betty Bagley said. “I do not consider the lunch …

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