Cell Phone Policy
Potential Update to MSD's Cell Phone Policy
The Medford School District (MSD) is committed to fostering an engaging and effective learning environment for all students. As part of this commitment, The Medford School Board is exploring a potential update to its existing cell phone policy, considering further limits on student cell phone use in classrooms.
Our policy states, in part: A ‘personal electronic device’ is a device that is capable of electronically communicating, sending, receiving, storing, recording, reproducing and/or displaying information and data, including pictures and videos. Personal electronic devices shall be turned off during instructional or class time or at any other time where such use of the device would disrupt school activities, except as allowed by the instructor.
We Need Your Input!
To make a decision that truly reflects the needs and desires of our community, the Medford School Board invites you to participate in several engagement opportunities:
Online
Survey
Share your thoughts with us by completing the survey, available from October 7 to November 1.
Community Outreach
Look out for our representatives engaging in conversations and gathering feedback in various public spaces around the district.
District-Wide Town Hall
Join us in November (Specific Date TBD) for an open discussion at our district-wide town hall meeting.
Learn More About Cell Phone Policies in Other Districts
Curious about how other school districts have approached cell phone use? Check out these articles and research studies to see the impact of similar policies elsewhere:
District Implementations
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Mt. Scott Learning Center - Portland
Articles
Research
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