Development News for Montville, New Jersey

Montville Township High School Committee Recommends Student-Managed Cell Phone Policy

The Montville Township Board of Education reviewed and discussed a comprehensive report and addendum regarding student cell phone usage, which included research, community surveys, and legal mandates. The committee recommended a student-managed storage policy for internet-enabled devices during school hours, effective for the 2627 school year. This policy aligns with new state legislation and NJDOE guidance, mandating a bell-to-bell prohibition of non-academic use of internet-enabled devices on school grounds. The recommendation includes adopting a student-managed storage system, implementing the bell-to-bell ban, ending the 'bring your own device' policy, establishing progressive discipline, and updating legal compliance. The board will use this information to develop its own policy for implementation in September.