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8 <br /> Andy Jenks, CHCCS Chief Communications Officer continued the presentation: <br /> Slide #11 <br /> Wireless Communication Device Policy <br /> CHCCS believes that the school day <br /> should be a time for focused <br /> learning, engagement, personal <br /> growth, and free from unnecessary <br /> distractions. <br /> cnap,lIIVC b—Uty S h,,A,i pnpps. THINK(AND ACT) <br /> Andy Jenks noted that Chapel Hill-Carrboro was ahead of state requirements by at least <br /> a year, requiring devices to be "off and away" during the instructional day at all grade levels. <br /> Slide #12 <br /> Wireless Communication Device Policy <br /> NEW in 2025-26: At high school, wireless communication devices <br /> (phones, earbuds/headphones, smartwatches) will not be used, <br /> displayed or turned on during the instructional day.* <br /> At middle school: No major changes. "Away for the day" <br /> implemented in 2024-25. <br /> At elementary school: "Away for the day". <br /> 'Exceptions apply <br /> cnpp.1HV1—b..Ciys h—h I ph.-..rg THINK(AND ACT) <br /> Commissioner McKee asked for examples of exceptions to the policy. <br /> Andy Jenks said health reasons, such as monitoring glucose, would warrant an exception <br /> to the policy, as well as any reasons listed in a student's IEP. <br />