Overview: During a recent meeting of the Valparaiso Community School Board, the proposed cell phone policy dominated discussions, drawing impassioned responses from parents and board members alike. The policy, set to align with a new Indiana law, sparked concerns over its vagueness and potential disciplinary consequences. Parents Jennifer Hora and Christina Roer voiced their frustrations, criticizing the lack of parental engagement in policy discussions. Hora highlighted the ambiguity regarding device storage and punishment severity, while Roer stressed the academic pressures her daughter faces, which could be exacerbated by strict cell phone regulations.