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Niskayuna district outlines "Be Present, Be Engaged" rollout: Yondr pouches, lockers and phased enforcement planned
Summary
The district presented an implementation plan on Aug. 12 to comply with the state mandate limiting student cell-phone use, centered on Yondr pouches, centralized lockers for younger students, exterior unlock stations, and phased enforcement.
The Niskayuna Central School District presented an implementation plan on Aug. 12 for the state's new restrictions on student use of cell phones and internet-connected devices.
Superintendent Carl Mumtay described the district's plan as the "how" to implement the state mandate and said the district has "branded this not a ban, not a restriction, not a mandate. We branded this be present and be engaged because we really believe that the best possible outcome for this state mandate is that our schools become a place where students enjoy and value personal interaction" during the school day.
Key elements of the plan presented to the board: - Elementary schools: students will be prohibited from bringing cell…
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