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School Cell Phone Policy Cuts Class Interruptions by MIKE WILLIAMS the Patriot Distributed Free On Fridays For 11 Years! October 23, 2020 www.pcpatriot.com Locally Owned And Operated Insuring You & Yours School cell phone policy cuts class interruptions By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot A new cell phone policy has succeeded in signifi- cantly reducing phone-related interruptions in class at both the high school and middle school. Karen Tuggle Brad Alley Lynn White That was the key information coming out of an update on the new policy during last week’s meeting phones for instructional purposes, a majority of Home • Auto • Life • Business of the Pulaski County School Board. teachers did not, and two-thirds of teachers said cell School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers provided phones had a negative impact on the learning envi- the board with an update on how the new policy ronment. is working out – a policy that has resulted in com- Later, Siers reported, a meeting was held between plaints from some parents. high school students, middle school students, teach- While the new policy took effect this fall, discus- ers, administrators, and school board members re- sion on cell phones has been ongoing for some time. garding a proposed revision to the student code of School officials began studying the cell phone is- conduct that would restrict cell phone use in schools. sue over a year ago at a board member’s request. Siers said while students were not in favor of Last October it was reported a survey of county restricting cell phone use, they did demonstrate an 611 East Main Street teachers found they were dealing with student mis- understanding of how it negatively impacted their use of cell phones an average of 29 times per week. classes and frequently caused their teachers to get Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-4678 And while some teachers allowed use of cell See CELL, page A2 www.insurancecenterofdublin.com Motor Mile Speedway-Dragway, WEEKEND WEATHER Saturday Sunday Rusty Wallace Racing sign deal Mostly sunny, with a high Patchy fog before 8am. Other- Primes Venue for Future near 73. Light northwest wind. wise, mostly cloudy, with a high Growth and Boosts Racing and near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Entertainment Offerings Saturday Night - Mostly Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy, cloudy, with a low around 55. with a low around 56. From Wallace Racing Group Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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TO SOMETHING 540-674-3103 We've Got Got We've Locally Owned & Operated • www.valleystaffingjobs.com Page A2 - The Patriot - October 23, 2020 book which would allow students tional time to deal with student social media bullying and harass- ing, drug use and others. to have an electronic device that misuse of cell phones in class was ment during school have been “Schools are safer, more in- Cell could be used for educational pur- equivalent to five full time teach- virtually non-existent so far this struction is happening, students Continued from Page A1 poses and eliminate the need for ing positions or approximately school year, which he said had feel less pressure to communicate using cell phones. $250,000 per year. freed up school administrators and with their friends during school, off task in order to deal with cell In June of this year, the school Students were introduced to School Resource Officers to work students are learning to be more phone related behaviors. board approved the purchase of the Yondr pouches when schools on other issues. independent, we are helping stu- Students also discussed the Yondr pouches for the 2020-2021 opened in September. dents become better prepared for negative impact that cell phones and the 2021-2022 school year for Since then, Siers reported, 97 He added that incidents of stu- the workforce and less charges played in the bullying and ha- the middle and high school. percent of teachers said the use of dents “sexting” during the school are being filed against students,” rassment of students during the Yondr pouches are somewhat Yondr pouches had been effective day had been virtually non-exis- Siers told the school board. school day. larger than a cell phone and have in preventing students from using tent this year, meaning that stu- In December of last year, the a magnetic button that locks when their cell phones during class. dents are not having to be inves- Siers said his recommendation school board voted to approve the pouch is closed. Phones are in- Over 94 percent of teachers said tigated for being in possession of to the board is the same as an a change to the student code of serted into the pouches where they the new policy and use of Yondr child pornography. overwhelming majority of sec- conduct that restricted student stay until the pouch is unlocked. pouches had been helpful to class- ondary teachers, “In that we keep cell phone use during the instruc- The cost of the pouches was room instruction. Siers said students are less able the policy and the Yondr program tional day. It was decided that based on an individual price of Teachers also reported the av- to communicate during class to in place as the overall benefits are the change would go into effect $12.50 per student each year for a erage number of interruptions to coordinate behaviors such as vap- well worth the cost.” with the 2020-2021 school year total of $26,750 per year. instruction in their classroom had since that is when all middle While some have criticized the dropped from 29 per week to just and high school students would cost of the pouches, Siers noted three. receive a PCPS issued Chrome- the estimated cost of lost instruc- Siers added that incidents of Racing Continued from Page A1 track home for our more advanced based company boasts a diverse programs has us primed for 2021 collection of driving schools. today. I can’t wait to get up there Motor Mile Speedway will Help Us Honor Our Veterans in the Spring.” be celebrating its thirty-first an- “This is an exciting time for the niversary as a NASCAR-sanc- future of Motor Mile Speedway tioned short track in 2020. In 31 in the Nov. 6 Issue of & Dragway,” said David Hagan, seasons, Motor Mile Speedway owner of Motor Mile Speedway has crowned 15 different NA- The Patriot & Dragway. “The vision offered SCAR Late Model track champi- by RWRE ensures that the venue ons, and has been the home track Do you have a loved one or friend who is a veteran? will continue to build on its rich of two NASCAR Home Tracks Or someone who is currently in the U.S. Military? past and remain a leading mo- national champions on six dif- torsports destination for years to ferent occasions: Philip Morris If so, we’d like to feature them in our special come.” (2006, ’08,’09) and Lee Pulliam Veterans Day Edition - Nov. 6. Mark Ebert, President and CEO (2012, ’13, ‘15). of RWRE, added, “We want to Motor Mile Dragway has We must have your photo and information by Tuesday, Nov. 3. thank David Hagan and the staff showcased high-speed drag rac- of Motor Mile Speedway & Drag- ing action since 2004. In its brief • We’re located at 138 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski way for welcoming us with open history Motor Mile Dragway (in the brick building with “Coca Cola” on the side). arms. From the traditional events has spawned several success- • Or email your information to: [email protected] already in place to the entertain- ful careers, most notably that of • Or mail it to: The Patriot, P.O. Box 2416, Pulaski, VA 24301 ment opportunities only RWRE 2011-14 NHRA Funny Car World can provide, we believe there is Champion Matt Hagan. The 1/8 Name:___________________________________________________________________ tremendous potential for growth mile dragway hosts a variety of here and we are ready for action seasonal motorsports events, in- Hometown:_______________________________________________________________ this spring. We can’t wait to com- cluding its wildly popular “Fri- bine the amazing facility at Mo- day Night Fury” program.
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