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Lack of transparency regarding policy changes
At the 3/24 School Committee meeting, a new high school cell phone policy was introduced that wasn't part of the original task force recommendations. Members and community voices expressed feeling 'blindsided' by this lack of... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/watertown/school-committee/2026-03-24/ #MeetingWatch #WatertownMA
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Major policy decision and internal board disagreement
The Watertown School Committee moved forward with a K-12 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban on 3/24. While the vote was unanimous, internal debate continues over whether high schoolers should have limited access during... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/watertown/school-committee/2026-03-24/ #MeetingWatch #WatertownMA
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Erosion of community trust and process
Transparency alert: During the 3/24 meeting, a secondary cell phone policy for high schools was presented that had not been previously discussed with the task force or the community. This undermines the collaborative process... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/watertown/school-committee/2026-03-24/ #MeetingWatch #WatertownMA
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Transparency concerns at the 3/24 Watertown School Committee meeting: A new, differentiated high school cell phone policy was introduced that many felt was hidden from the public and the task force until the last minute. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WatertownMA
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The original PED Task Force recommended a K-12 'bell-to-bell' ban. However, a secondary policy allowing limited access during lunch/passing periods for high schoolers was presented, leaving community members feeling 'blindsided.'
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This lack of notice undermines a year of task force work and erodes community trust. While the committee voted to move the ban forward, the process used to arrive at this specific version remains a major point of contention. #Watertown https://meetingwatch.org/ma/watertown/school-committee/2026-03-24/
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Transparency concerns surfaced during the March 24 Watertown School Committee meeting regarding the proposed Personal Electronic Device (PED) policy. While the committee moved forward with a K-12 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban, the process used to reach this point has drawn sharp criticism. During the meeting, a secondary, differentiated policy for high school students was introduced—one that allowed limited device access during lunch and passing periods. This version was not part of the original task force recommendations and had not been previously shared with the community or the task force itself. Several speakers, including committee members, expressed that they felt 'blindsided' by this sudden shift in direction. When policy drafting happens behind closed doors or outside of established task force frameworks, it undermines the community's ability to participate in decisions that affect every student in the district. As this policy moves to the full committee for a final vote, residents should demand more clarity on how these specific changes were developed without public notice. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/watertown/school-committee/2026-03-24/ #MeetingWatch #WatertownMA