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Greensville County board adopts cell-phone policy requiring Yonder pouches for student devices
Summary
The board approved a revised cell-phone policy requiring students to secure devices in Yonder pouches during the school day; the program timeline and pouch costs were discussed at the July 14 meeting.
Greensville County Public Schools’ board approved a revision to its student communication-device policy on July 14, 2025, adopting the Yonder pouch system that requires students to secure phones in a school-controlled pouch during school hours.
Doctor Fabiero presented the revision, saying, "all communication devices . . . must be turned off, concealed from view, and secured in the Yonder pouch," which will remain with the student but be inaccessible until dismissal. The plan includes two main unlock stations at the building entrances and handheld unlock devices for administrators; early dismissals will be handled through the main office unlock procedure.
The board heard timeline details: robocalls to staff on July 15, to families on July 16, website and social-media announcements on July 17, staff training beginning July 30, and parent open-house sessions Aug. 7–8. Presenters said the program is intended to reduce distractions and increase instructional contact time.
Officials discussed pouch costs: the presenter said the cost per pouch is "about $30.35" and also referenced a replacement cost of $35 in the policy language; the board recorded that parents would be billed for first-offense replacement. The policy states staff may deny access to devices that interfere with instruction and that unlawful uses of devices could result in disciplinary action and, where applicable, criminal charges.
After questions, the board moved, seconded and approved the policy by voice vote. The meeting record does not include a roll-call tally for that vote.
