Chalkboard Capers
Join the Mounds View Education Association for the 38th annual Chalkboard Capers variety show. District teachers and staff host the show to raise money for student scholarships for graduating seniors. Ticket and schedule information can be found at mvpschools.org/chalkboardcapers.
Ramsey County Accessibility Survey
Ramsey County Public Works is updating their Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and they need your input. The draft plan outlines how Ramsey County Public Works will make certain pedestrian facilities (curb ramps, crosswalks, sidewalks, and stairs.) ADA compliant. The draft plan is available on the project web page and the public comment period runs until Jan. 19. Take the survey to share your input.
Cell Phone Policy approved
During the last legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature directed all school districts to adopt a cell phone policy by March 15, 2025. In response, the School Board asked the
community to provide feedback regarding student use of cell phones in schools. About 3,000 respondents completed a survey, and two community conversations attracted about
200 attendees.
This feedback was shared with a cell phone advisory committee made up of parents, students and staff. The group met three times last fall, and identified themes found in the responses and provided recommendations to the School Board at its December meeting.
At its meeting on March 6, the Board approved a policy effective March 15 that reflects the group’s recommendations:
Elementary schools
• Students should not access or use cell phones during school hours.
Secondary (middle and high schools)
• Students should not access or use cell phones during scheduled academic class time or during activities/assemblies when instruction or information is being delivered.
• Secondary students may access and use cell phones during non-academic or unscheduled time during school hours.
Watch a brief video about the cell phone policy engagement process.
Video link: https://youtu.be/T_DJx00hO8s
News from the Library
It’s almost Spring Break! Next week all students will borrow an extra book from the library to read during the break.
Questions? Contact the library at krispen.lam@mvpschools.org
