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Teachers and students tell Ithaca school board cellphone ban works inconsistently; some urge bell‑to‑bell collection
Summary
Teachers, students and support staff told the Ithaca City School District board that the new bell‑to‑bell cellphone ban has uneven implementation: teacher pulse and student surveys show reduced use but confusion about enforcement and punitive responses. Several speakers urged clearer written procedures and stronger administrative support.
Katherine Shiner, president of the teachers association, told the Ithaca City School District Board of Education that a quick pulse survey of 70 teachers found a majority did not view student cellphone use as a major problem but indicated uneven implementation and gaps in enforcement. “This pulse survey was responded to by a wide variety of teachers,” Shiner said, adding the data should be considered alongside broader information gathering.
The board heard additional public comment from Ithaca High School teachers…
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