Vancouver schools weigh cellphone policy that could require devices to be off and put away
- Friendswood ISD approved a policy on May 12 requiring sixth through 12th graders to keep cellphones secured with YONDR pouches during school hours.
- The policy followed staff support and research led by Kim Cole, responding to difficulties managing cellphone use during school activities.
- The district purchased over $115,000 in magnetic locking pouches, funded through the capital projects fund, with ongoing costs of $15,000 to $18,000 annually.
- Board members voted 5-2 for the policy, with dissenters supporting a full-day ban without YONDR pouches, while Superintendent Roher plans summer discussions on discipline implementation.
- This policy aims to reduce distractions and promote instructional success, reflecting a trend as other districts adopt similar cellphone restrictions during school hours.
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Friendswood ISD to undergo cellphone policy change with lockable pouches
Friendswood ISD students will be prohibited from using cellphones with YONDR pouches, which are magnetic lockable phone pouches, at any time on campus.
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