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Cell Phone Policy Committee
Now accepting public input
The District would like to hear your thoughts on the draft policy and procedure.
Guiding Principles
- Review, discuss, evaluate Policy 8506 – Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices.
- Balance the educational benefits of technology with the potential disruptions caused by unrestricted phone use.
- Create a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment while addressing the diverse needs of students, teachers and parents.
- Support learning while promoting student well-being and safety
Review of Current Cell Phone Policy
- Current Cell Phone Policy #8506
- Discussion of strengths and weaknesses of the existing policy
- Overview of how the policy has been implemented across secondary schools
Meeting Schedule
Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.
The Education Service Center is located at: 3115 Pole Line Road Pocatello, ID 83201.
Meetings begin at 5:00PM.
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Additional meetings scheduled as needed
Committee Members
PCSD 25 Staff:
- Tonya Wilkes, Director of Student Support Services
- A.J. Watson, Director of Elementary Education
- Susan Pettit, Director of Secondary Education
- Courtney Fisher, Director of Communications
- Raymond Knoff, School Board Member
- Holly Lacey, Administrator, Pocatello High School
- Steve Morton, Administrator, Highland High School
- Ellen Laggis, Administrator, Irving Middle School
- Jodi Prestwich, Administrator, Tyhee Elementary School
- Aubrey Eldredge, Teacher, Greenacres Elementary School
- Lyndsey Matthews, Teacher, Alameda Middle School
- Maribel Mendez, Teacher, Century High School
- Tara Jensen, Clerk
community Representatives:
- Brian Blad, Mayor City of Pocatello
- Amanda Prather, Parent, Elementary School
- Darcy Brockman, Parent, Elementary, Middle School, and High School
- Amber Tews, Parent, Middle School and High School
- Lauren Dalton, Parent, Elementary and High School
Meeting Agendas & Materials
School Board Agendas
Latest News
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