A big change is coming to South Coffeyville Public Schools this fall.

 

Students will no longer be allowed to have cell phones on the school campus. The decision was made at last night's school board meeting and Superintendent Daryl Pruter says that phones have become an increasing problem.

 

Pruter says disciplinary measures and policies will be worked out before school starts, but this policy falls in line with a bill working its way through the Oklahoma legislature.

 

Phones will still be allowed for off-campus trips. Parents needing to get a hold of their children during the day can call any of the school offices.

 

In other business, the board approved a release time religious education program for grades K-6th grade for the coming school year after the Oklahoma legislature passed a bill clarifying guidelines for such programs. Coaching staff were also rehired in addition to a new science teacher, and Pruter gave an update on the flooding and repairs in the elementary offices.