Unit 5 continues “silent and away” phone policy, opts out of Yondr pouches

Unit 5 continues “silent and away” phone policy, opts out of Yondr pouches

Unit 5 will continue enforcing its “silent and away during the day” phone policy this school year after evaluating and rejecting the use of Yondr pouches, Superintendent Dr. Kristin Weikle said. The policy, first enacted last year, limits student phone and device use during the school day. Entering this school year, the district clarified guidelines for families: elementary and junior high students are not permitted to use phones or smart device…