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Cell Phone Resolution 10.23.2024

Cell Phone Resolution 10.23.2024 (PDF)

RESOLUTION NO. 10-23-2024

RESOLUTION REGARDING CELL PHONE, SMART WATCH, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE IN JUAB SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the Juab School District Board of Education recognizes that national studies show the use of personal cell phones, smart watches, or other electronic communication devices (collectively “cell phones”) in classrooms can negatively impact the emotional

well-being of students, disrupt the learning environment, cause distractions that can negatively impact teaching, learning, and testing, and can negatively impact the safe learning environment that is desired in all Juab Schools;

WHEREAS, the Juab School Board believes it is in the best interest of students, administrators, teachers, and employees to minimize distractions and disruptions during instructional time, which is critical for increasing academic proficiency;

WHEREAS, Juab Policy FGAB authorizes school administrators to enforce reasonable rules relating to the use of cell phones on school property; and

WHEREAS, the Juab School Board desires that its position be known regarding school policies on cell phone use and the enforcement of such policies.

NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED that the Juab School Board of Education:

  1. Supports the cell phone use policy of each school in the District;
  2. Applauds and supports school administrators, teachers, and staff in their efforts to enforce school cell phone policy;
  3. Strongly encourages students and parents to recognize the importance of complying with school cell phone policy and the negative impact failure to comply with such policy can have on the educational environment and the mental health of students;
  4. Expects that parents and students comply with school cell phone policy;
  5. Condemns all personal attacks against school administrators, teachers, and staff for enforcing school cell phone policy;
  6. Is grateful for the many caring, talented, and dedicated educators and school personnel who are committed to educating our children;
  7. Is grateful for the many wonderful individuals in our community who support the educational efforts of the District;
  8. Is honored to serve the people of this community; and
  9. Encourages patrons who have concerns with school policy to respectfully raise their concerns with the applicable school administrator or the school board as a

EFFECTIVE DATE. This RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

THIS RESOLUTION REGARDING CELL PHONE, SMART WATCHES, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE IN JUAB SCHOOL DISTRICT WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE JUAB SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATE OF UTAH, ON THIS THE 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024.

JUAB SCHOOL DISTRICT 

LINDA HANKS

Juab School Board President