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Student spotlight: Lewis Parton says phone restrictions boost attention as Chromebooks roll out
Summary
At Yamhill Carlton SD 1’s meeting, student Lewis Parton told the board phone limits have led to more in-class engagement and described the Chromebook rollout and leadership efforts to support freshmen.
Lewis Parton, a high‑school student, told the Yamhill Carlton SD 1 board that early‑term phone restrictions have improved classroom interactions. “I’ve definitely seen, kids looking up more,” Parton said during the student spotlight.
Parton described a leadership assembly, a freshman mentoring program and the district’s Chromebook 1:1 rollout. He said the phone restriction is “more of an inconvenience” for tasks such as checking calendars or turning in work, but that overall students are adapting and leadership students are meeting with freshmen to check on progress.
Board members and staff asked follow‑ups about Chromebook logistics and homework submission. Parton described workarounds teachers are using for submitting math work and said the district’s one‑to‑one Chromebook program requires new routines such as nightly charging.
The student spotlight set a tone for later board discussion about a districtwide personal electronic device policy and student supports for attendance and academic success. No board action was taken in response to the remarks; the item was an informational presentation.
