Clintonville School Board Divided on Stricter Cell Phone Rules for High School

CLINTONVILLE, WI- The Clintonville School Board could not reach an agreement on whether to adopt a stricter cell phone policy for high school students during its July 14 meeting. Superintendent Troy Kuhn noted that most district administrators support a tighter policy, citing cell phones as a distraction to learning. Some districts have implemented phone storage pockets, though concerns were raised that students may try to bypass the system. Board members debated the usefulness of phones in emergencies, with some arguing they may worsen communication during critical situations. Current policy allows for exceptions due to medical needs, and administrators say such cases are handled with care and discretion. While some board members pushed for firmer enforcement or stricter rules, others felt the issue was more about classroom management than district-wide policy changes.