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Williamsville reports smooth start under "distraction-free" phone policy; students, staff note increased engagement and device access issues
Summary
District leaders and student representatives said the new distraction-free school zone policy has produced more in-person engagement and classroom focus, while some schools reported Chromebook shortages for students who need device access during free time.
Williamsville Central School District officials and student representatives told the Board of Education Sept. 9 that the district’s new distraction-free school zone policy has produced visible changes in classrooms and common areas, while school staff are working to address device-access and library Chromebook shortages. Superintendent Dr. Brownhall said the policy, which the board adopted earlier this year, requires elementary devices to be stored in a homeroom teacher’s designated storage space and…
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