New Community Update Posted! Community Update: 6/6/25

Dear RCSD Community,

Bell to Bell Cell Phone Ban

As you may have heard, the Governor’s proposed “bell to bell” cell phone ban is now law. There seem to be a lot of opinions about the ban, but I think we can all agree that the law stems from a desire to protect children, both from the distraction that cell phones pose during school hours, and from a mental health standpoint, based on studies that show that too much social media consumption can be harmful. The District’s Policy Committee is working to create a cell phone policy; all New York State school districts are required to have one in place by August 1. We will communicate the new policy to our students and families well in advance of the new school year. 

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