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Board presses principals to enforce no-phone classroom policy; Yondr pouches not ordered yet
Summary
The board directed principals to enforce the no-cell-phone policy in classrooms and agreed to delay purchasing Yondr pouches unless enforcement fails; Chair Skipper emphasized removing phones to foster student interaction.
Superintendent Pete Peterson reported that the district is enforcing a no-cell-phone policy in classrooms and that principals are available to answer questions about the effort. He said the district chose not to purchase Yondr pouches immediately, preferring to give principals an opportunity to implement and enforce the policy first.
Board Chair Josh Skipper urged stronger enforcement, saying he would "like to see kids developing those meaningful relationships" and that he does not want staff constantly policing phones; Director Teddy Bryan said she supports trying enforcement before spending district funds. Principal Clay Henry and Principal Bruce Davison said they will continue to remind staff and monitor compliance; the board will revisit the purchase of pouches if enforcement proves ineffective.
