School board approves cell phone policy on ‘First Reading’

By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—The Davis Board of Education at the July 15 meeting passed on “First Reading” a policy regarding when students can use their cell phones at school. The board discussed the options at length during the workshop prior to the business meeting and continued the discussion before taking the vote.   

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