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Greater Johnstown High reports early success and operational questions after launch of student cell-phone pouches
Summary
High school leaders said a district trial of secured phone pouches (Yondr-style) greatly reduced hallway and cafeteria phone use, but raised operational questions about tampering, replacements and long-term supply.
School leaders told the Greater Johnstown School District board on Jan. 6 that a new pouch-based phone-management program has eased in-school phone use and reduced behavioral incidents, but will require operational refinements to sustain.
Presenters said the high school launched the system the first week back from break and that compliance exceeded expectations. “Parents were on board,” one presenter said, describing staff calls that resolved most early parental objections.
Administrators reported the operation is working under the current procedure:…
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