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Dr. L. Elovitz discusses the need for a change in cell phone regulation, the new policy, its impact on emergencies, problems caused by the old regulation, and consequences for non-compliance. Contact number for emergencies provided.
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New Cell Phone Regulation Dr. L. Elovitz Principal
Topics of Discussion • Why a change • New Regulation • Emergencies
Old Regulation • Allowed to carry • Vibrate • Could call home only between classes and lunch • Problems caused • Not on vibrate • Calls during class • Bumping into others in the hall • Pictures
New Regulation • Can carry • Can’t be on during school hours • Can be on after school • Consequences – no change • 1st offence – Confiscate for the day • 2nd offence – confiscate and hold for parent pick-up
Emergencies • 908-737-4000 • Someone will answer • Someone will help • Student emergencies • Nurse’s phone
Examples • Change in doctor’s appointment • Practice cancelled • Pick up sibling
Vision • Provide for the best possible education in a healthy non-disruptive environment
Next steps • Please review with your child • Refreshments