 North Adams School Committee Takes Slow Roll on Greylock ClosureThe School Committee delayed discussion Tuesday on closing Greylock School until more information could be provided by the administration. Central Berkshire Approves Cell Phone PolicyThe district has also received emails from families thanking the School Committee for supporting cell-phone free schools, Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis added.  Hoosac Valley to Lock Up Student PhonesHoosac Valley High School has joined other secondary schools around the county in adopting Yondr pouches. Central Berkshire OKs Locked Cell Phone PouchesThe pouches allow cell phones and other devices to be locked magnetically so they cannot be used during school hours. Pittsfield School Committee Accepts New Cell Phone RegulationsThe district will soon use a tiered cell phone policy that grants more freedom as grades progress. Pittsfield School Administrators Tasked With Cell Phone Intervention PlanOn Wednesday the committee requested that Superintendent Joseph Curtis review the existing policy and bring it back in August with added regulations. Central Berkshire Considers Updating Cell Phone PolicyThe goal of the policy change is to help students be more engaged in school and to prevent students from taking videos of their peers without permission and spreading them around. Pittsfield School Committee Asks for Input on Cell Phone PolicyChair William Cameron called for an accelerated policy review with possible recommendations made at Wednesday's meeting. Pittsfield Educators Push for Stricter Phone PolicyEducators cited issues with excessive phone use disrupting education, social and emotional health, and safety during last Wednesday's School Committee meeting. Chair William Cameron agreed that it is an urgent issue and is placing it on the next meeting agenda. Pittsfield School Subcommittee to Review Cell Phone PolicySchool Committee members will be looking into the district's 2015 policy on cell phones with the recognition that capabilities and use have expanded. Pittsfield School Committee to Discuss Phone PolicyPittsfield students can expect a discussion on cell phone usage at a future School Committee meeting. |
