During a recent special meeting, a board member raised concerns over the decision to limit public comments, emphasizing the importance of community voices in discussions. The member objected to the agenda, arguing that public input should be a standard part of all meetings, including special sessions. This sentiment highlighted a perceived trend of restricting participation from both board members and the community.

The meeting proceeded to address the proposed cell phone policy, with a presentation outlining the current policy's rollout and potential changes. The board was informed that the focus of the evening would be on discussing the existing policy and options for a new receptacle policy. Administrators from various school levels were invited to present updates and engage in a question-and-answer session following the presentation.

The board's decision-making process regarding the cell phone policy has been informed by previous discussions and feedback, with detailed implementation plans to be addressed in future meetings. The session underscored the board's commitment to transparency and community engagement, despite the earlier objections regarding public comment limitations.