School committees approve February minutes; defer cell phone policy pending state guidance
School Committee (CSC_CCRSC) · Meeting of April 14, 2026
CONCORD — Joint School Committees defer cell phone policy as state guidance remains pending. The committees discussed state legislation requiring bell-to-bell cell phone bans by 2026-2027, with exceptions for medical and IEP needs, but Dr. Laurie Hunter, Superintendent of Schools, recommended waiting for final state frameworks.
The committees also reviewed the Amenities Building project ahead of April 27 town meeting and noted $175,000 in potential Fair Share Act funding identified by Senator Barrett's office. Michael Williams proposed forming a Technology Advisory Group to advise on district technology policies, and the committees approved holding recurring community coffees to gauge constituent sentiment.
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Source: the School Committee (CSC_CCRSC) meeting of April 14, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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