The Oconee County School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 30th at 6:00 PM to discuss creating a phone-free environment in the classroom and enhancing school safety and security. The recent school shootings in Winder, Georgia have heightened focus on student safety. The board will discuss Policy JICJ, which outlines the potential prohibition of personal electronic devices during the school day, and explore ways to improve school safety measures. The meeting will be held at the district headquarters located at 414 South Pine Street, Walhalla. The public is welcome to attend.