Local boards already have policies that limit cellphone use, with one director of education saying 'we do not anticipate any major changes' after provincial announcement
The Sault and area's two English language school boards will be making sure their policies on cell phone use in schools and anti-vaping measures are up to date and in line with new Ontario rules.
Lecce said the government is also removing social media websites from all school networks and devices to help strengthen students' in-person relationships, communication and social-emotional skills. “The Algoma District School Board currently has both a policy and guidelines in place that allow teachers to limit the use of personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, during instructional time," wrote Lucia Reece, ADSB director of education, in an mail to SooToday. "In addition, we currently have a policy in place that prohibits vaping and the use of vaping products in schools, Board facilities and on Board property.
"The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board currently has a policy in place which outlines the acceptable use of Personal Electronic Devices," wrote Danny Viotto, board's director of education, in an email to SooToday. "Each school monitors the use of cell phones independently and ensures that they are in compliance with the board’s policy. We do not anticipate any major changes to our practices in schools with the new updates by the Ministry of Education.
Jason Young agrees. He is president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 2 Algoma Teachers’ Bargaining Unit.
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