Directors Say Phone Policy Is Having Positive Impact
As schools begin the second semester, new cell phone policies appear to be making a positive impact. Schools across Tennessee adopted a new cell phone policy last summer, further restricting cell phone usage on school campuses. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said administrators and teachers are noticing a difference in students this year. […]
Putnam Schools Phone Policy A Success In First Week
Rave reviews across the district on the new Putnam County Schools mobile device policy during the first full school week. Director of Schools Corby King said he visited schools across the district all week. He said the results of removing cell phones from the school day have been overly positive. King said both principals and […]
Overton Schools Keeping Phones Off And Out Of Sight
The Overton County School Board will begin the school year with a new mobile device policy, staying in alignment with new Tennessee law. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said under the new policy, students will not be allowed to have cell phones on or out during the day. Dillon said headphones and smart watches will […]
Putnam Phone Policy Draws Mixed Reviews From Families
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said parents have responded in different ways to the school system’s new mobile device policy. King said on one hand, parents appreciate the district’s efforts to protect instructional time. King said others are not as excited about the changes, citing safety and communication concerns. King said both of […]
Jackson Schools Phone Policy Unchanged After New Law
No changes to the Jackson County School System’s mobile device policy after the School Board reviewed the policy Thursday night. New Tennessee law prohibits students from using cell phones during instructional time. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said although some districts have decided to adopt a locking phone case with their policies, it was not […]
Policies Slightly Different For Teachers, Focus Still Phones Off
As school begins over the next several weeks, tighter cell phone policies will go into effect for students, and teachers will also be reminded about using phones during class time. Warren County Director of Schools Grant Swallows said teachers are still allowed to access phones, but they are still held to the same usage standards […]
NuGerm: Cases Effective Method For Phone-Free Classrooms
NuGerm’s transparent, magnetic locking plastic phone cases will be the newest addition to Putnam County Classrooms this year as part of the new cell phone policy. NuGerm Vice President Michael Bordack said they created the “NuCase” because phones create too many distractions in the classroom. Bordack said the cases were created as a cheaper, more […]
Putnam Approved Cell Policy, Decides On Cheaper Case
The Putnam County School Board passed a new cell phone policy and will use a special plastic case to house phones during the day. The NuGerm case is a clear, plastic case with a magnetic lock in which students will keep their phones throughout the school day. Associate Director of Schools Tim Martin said the […]
White County Schools, No Change In Cell Phone Policy
The White County School Board Thursday decided the new state law regarding cell phone usage will not prompt them to make any changes to their current cell phone usage policy. White County School Director Kurt Dronebarger said the school already bans cell phone usage during instruction time. Dronebarger said he is not hearing that the […]
BonDeCroft Elementary Parent Concerned About New Visitor Restrictions
A parent at BonDeCroft Elementary School shared her disapproval of a new visitation policy with the White County School Board during their Thursday meeting. Lisa Cooper said the new policy allows just one parent per child to visit the school during lunchtime, parties, and other events. Cooper said she understands the importance of school security, […]
