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Penfield outlines new Internet‑enabled device policy; district to distribute Yonder pouches
Summary
The district described implementation steps for a new Internet‑enabled device policy required by recent state law: Yonder pouch distribution, orientation plans, exception protocols and monitoring. Administrators said they will track implementation and adjust as needed.
The Penfield Central School District told the board on Aug. 19 it is rolling out a new Internet‑enabled devices policy that restricts student use of personal devices during instructional hours and requires district procedures and secure storage for eligible devices.
Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services provided the update and said the district’s approach follows Education Law 2803 and recent state guidance. Under the district’s plan, personal devices are not permitted on school grounds or buses for grades PreK–5. In grades 6–12, students must power devices off and place them in district‑issued Yonder pouches during the school day; Yonder provides magnetic unlocking stations to release pouches at dismissal…
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