Updates to the Auburn School District’s electronic devices policy will soon take effect.
Beginning Tuesday, October 15, all K-12 students will not be allowed to use personal electronic devices during the school day from arrival to dismissal. They will be permitted to have personal devices, such as cell phones, on them but they cannot be used and must either be turned off or silenced.
The district hopes that limiting phone access will reduce distractions during class, causing behavior and learning issues. Aside from being distracting, the district asserts that cell phone use during lunch or between classes can contribute to negative social media interactions among students, which has led to physical conflict and emotional distress.
The full updated student code of conduct can be found on the district’s website.
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