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Revised Policy: Student Use of Personal Electronic Communication Devices

In an effort to support focused learning environments, build better digital habits, and enhance school safety, the Board of Trustees for Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) has adopted a new policy regulating the use of personal electronic communication devices during the school day. The policy is effective immediately and applies to all learners across the district’s elementary, middle, and high schools. #MOREFOCUS

More to come.

Board Policy 8506 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Communication Devices

ARCHIVED: Policy Revision Process & Cell Phone Policy Committee

Now accepting public input (Inactive)

The District would like to hear your thoughts on the draft policy and procedure.

Draft Revised Policy

Draft Procedure

Guiding Principles

Review, discuss, evaluate Policy 8506 – Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices.
Balance the educational benefits of technology with the potential disruptions caused by unrestricted phone use.
Create a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment while addressing the diverse needs of students, teachers and parents.
Support learning while promoting student well-being and safety

Review of Current Cell Phone Policy

Current Cell Phone Policy #8506
Discussion of strengths and weaknesses of the existing policy
Overview of how the policy has been implemented across secondary schools

Meeting Schedule

Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.

The Education Service Center is located at: 3115 Pole Line Road Pocatello, ID 83201.

Meetings begin at 5:00PM.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Additional meetings scheduled as needed

Committee Members

PCSD 25 Staff:

Tonya Wilkes, Director of Student Support Services
A.J. Watson, Director of Elementary Education
Susan Pettit, Director of Secondary Education
Courtney Fisher, Director of Communications
Raymond Knoff, School Board Member
Holly Lacey, Administrator, Pocatello High School
Steve Morton, Administrator, Highland High School
Ellen Laggis, Administrator, Irving Middle School
Jodi Prestwich, Administrator, Tyhee Elementary School
Aubrey Eldredge, Teacher, Greenacres Elementary School
Lyndsey Matthews, Teacher, Alameda Middle School
Maribel Mendez, Teacher, Century High School
Tara Jensen, Clerk

community Representatives:

Brian Blad, Mayor City of Pocatello
Amanda Prather, Parent, Elementary School
Darcy Brockman, Parent, Elementary, Middle School, and High School
Amber Tews, Parent, Middle School and High School
Lauren Dalton, Parent, Elementary and High School

Meeting Agendas & Materials

Handouts & Materials
Meeting Minutes

Handouts & Materials

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3-5-25

2-4-25

Meeting Minutes

4-1-25

3-5-25

2-4-25

School Board Agendas

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