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 […]
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 […]
