When my high school district tried to do this, parents were up in arms. We have an open campus, and kids can drive at lunch. The big fear was that students might get into an accident and not be able to call home. Another concern, which I found absurd, was that students pay for their lunches with their phones, and how ever could they buy lunch? One father who spoke at the meeting said "When you get sued - and I said 'when', not 'if', you will regret this."
We're pushing hard to get bell to bell bans implemented here in Maine, and we've heard those concerns. However, earlier this week the states largest district, passed a bell to bell policy for the next school year. Great leadership and a ton of voices in support.
When my high school district tried to do this, parents were up in arms. We have an open campus, and kids can drive at lunch. The big fear was that students might get into an accident and not be able to call home. Another concern, which I found absurd, was that students pay for their lunches with their phones, and how ever could they buy lunch? One father who spoke at the meeting said "When you get sued - and I said 'when', not 'if', you will regret this."
That guy sounds like a lot of fun at parties.
We're pushing hard to get bell to bell bans implemented here in Maine, and we've heard those concerns. However, earlier this week the states largest district, passed a bell to bell policy for the next school year. Great leadership and a ton of voices in support.