Development News for Wilmington, Massachusetts

Wilmington School Committee Explores 'Doorman' App for Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban Amidst Legislative Uncertainty

The school committee discussed a proposed cell phone policy requiring a bell-to-bell ban on cell phone use. This policy is being considered in anticipation of state legislation mandating such a ban. The committee debated the use of the 'Doorman' app as a potential implementation method, weighing its pros and cons against other options like yonder pouches or having students store phones in the main office. Concerns were raised about the app's privacy, the company's scalability, and the potential for future legislative changes to render the chosen solution obsolete. The committee ultimately voted to approve entering into an agreement with the Doorman app company, contingent upon a positive review from district council, to move forward with exploring this implementation strategy.