Ms. Farris wrote on Jul 11, 2008 12:54 PM:
" I think kids should be required to have cell phones. The type of phone that I purchased for my son has a tracking device. I can look right on my pc and see exactly where my son is.
IF THE KIDS HAD THIS TYPE OF PHONE WE WOULD ALL KNOW WHERE OUR KIDS ARE! "
leta wrote on Mar 8, 2008 2:44 AM:
" I agree and disagree with everyone. I graduated in 1995 and we did not have pay phones and use of school phones were for emergency only. No kids should not have them during the day in the classroom but what is the harm during lunch and on the bus. Make the kids keep them in their lockers. You don't have to just think of school shootings for the danger, what about that kidnapping that the girl was saved by a text message and she was taken in between the bus and her house. Yes the schools need new rules to over come technology but they also need actual thought put into every rule. "
Lori wrote on Aug 21, 2007 1:32 PM:
" I graduated in 1995, that was not that long ago. We did not have cell phones, but we were allowed to use the pay phone or the office phone if we needed to call about a change in our afterschool activity schedule. I do agree they should NOT be used in class. But, times have changed. Kids are being shot at school and kidnapping is way to common. I think they should be able to carry them, but have them off and then if they are caught using them during class be taken away for 10 days, etc... If the students can't have them,neither should the teachers. The problem is, that in this county it does matter TOO MUCH on who you are, if certain students are caught with the cell phones, will they receive the same punishment as others? Probably Not! I also agree with Jay, cell phones are the least of the high schools problems! "
Ellen wrote on Aug 21, 2007 8:33 AM:
" I agree the school board has went overboard! It is up to the parent to let their child know when is the proper time,(not while in class) to use their cell phone or suffer the punishment at home.If your child has been taught respect and obedience there should not be a problem. My child was taught to respect others and I never had any major problems during his school days and he always had his cell phone with him at school. "
no name wrote on Aug 21, 2007 7:30 AM:
" where would the world be today without technology? Kids need to be able to reach their parents. I agree they should not be used during class, but after classes whats the harm. People saying that parents are spoiling their children are rude. Where would we be without computer, satellite, cell phones, and other technoligies? Tell the inventors not to come up with this stuff if you don't want it around!!! "
parent of teen wrote on Aug 20, 2007 9:00 PM:
" My child will carry her phone to school. She will have it turned off. I agree that they don't need them in classs or during school, but when she is stuck outside waiting for me to pick her up to go to her after school activities she needs to be able to contact me. I was at the school on the 2nd day and I saw 2 teachers using them. If my child can't, the teachers should not be allowed to use them either. I do not have a house phone anymore. If you take her phone we have no way to contact anyone!! "
survey says wrote on Aug 20, 2007 4:13 PM:
" Want to know the real reason why the scool administrators don't want kids to have cell phones? So they can more effectively suppress all of the problems that come oozing out of the school each day.
The community was finally made aware of how messed up the school was last year after some brave local reporting. I guess the school administrators will buy the phone company if this controversy continues.
From their over inflated salaries the bobble-headed board memebers continue to support, they could probably afford to buy the newspaper, the phone company and a Lexington TV station. "
unknown wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:34 PM:
" Students should be able to use a cell phone when all thier classes are over. I mean, it says that they cant use a phone at all on school property, so the cant even use it outside after school. Thats just stupid! Im just saying, i do agree that their shouldn't be cell phones during classes, but not using a cell phone at all even after all of your classes is just plain stupid. Thats why i go to mason co schools haha. "
my thoughts to a ticked off parent wrote on Aug 17, 2007 12:10 PM:
" I think it is inexcusible for you to try to divert attention away from the real issues here. Why is it necessary to bring up anything about someone else? What are you teaching your child with this tactic? Are you saying it is OK for them to do wrong because someone else did wrong? "
a ticked off parent wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:20 AM:
" I bought my child's cell phone not to spoil her, but to be able to keep up with her busy schedule. She is in as many a 3 extra-cirricular activities at one time, and just to let u know, she still maintains honor roll status.....I agree they should not have the phones out during class, but come on,, let's get real..What happens if some nut job comes to school with a gun, it happens.
My child will also bring her phone to school, it will be off and out of sight , but it will be there. Maybe they should worry about the staff who let their underaged son drive a car, wreck and kill 2 boys, does she still have a job in the school. Just depends on who you are in this county.... "
Person from class of 88 wrote on Aug 16, 2007 10:21 PM:
" When the class of 88 was there we had payphones in the halls and we could use them anytime during the day so why can't they have there cell phones on them is it because the school isn't making money off of the kids these days come on my son is 16 and where he goes to school at they can still take theirs everyday just don't put the ringer on grow up Fleming just because you are not making money off the kids it's not your place to take the cell's from them it;s the parents place not yours "
gg wrote on Aug 16, 2007 8:35 PM:
" I think the school board needs to put their emphasis on getting "all" of our children text books, and not trying to make headlines with other non-essential rules. My daughter needs her phone to contact me or my wife when she is participating in her sports or academic activities after school. Let's be honest, our "overpaid" superintendent and the ineffective school board need to get their priorities in order. "
Happy to be cell-free wrote on Aug 16, 2007 12:47 PM:
" Fleming County has done the right thing. As to safety, a cell phone can't keep your kid from getting shot, or prevent the ceiling from falling on them in the event of an earthquake, ok? Why does everyone seem to think they NEED a cell phone? Here's an idea: Maybe because the top three cell phone providers spent $3 BILLION last year on advertising. Wake up, people! "
my thoughts wrote on Aug 16, 2007 9:41 AM:
" Why should the school board HAVE to make this rule? What is wrong with the parents today?? This rule would not be needed if the parents had taught their children how and when to use a cell phone. What has happened to our society that we now believe everyone should have everything THEY want when they want it, without regard for anyone else? Children need to be taught respect for others. Talking on a cell phone during class shows a great lack of respect. This rule would not be in effect if the children had shown the respect for the education they are sent to school to get. I am appalled the parents are not supportive of the educational issues, but are so ready to jump on something such as this! "
CHUCK wrote on Aug 16, 2007 9:36 AM:
" SOMETIMES I WONDER WHICH ARE THE MOST SPOILED THE CHILDREN OR THE PARENTS. CELL PHONES ARE NOT NEEDED IN SCHOOL. I'M SURE THERE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. "
out there wrote on Aug 15, 2007 11:31 PM:
" I don't agree with this policy at all. After reading some of the comments left by people, some for it and some against. I think the kids should be able to have their cell phones on them. But during school hours turn them off or silent. But some class room has regular phones,but who is to say they could get to one. Fleming, Mason and Lewis all have problems that need to be addressed but they need to leave the cell phones where they belong on the child's person. "
Robert wrote on Aug 15, 2007 1:04 PM:
" Fact is,good rule or not...it cannot be inforced...most kids have their cell phones on them in some way.why make a rule you cant inforce? "
chuck wrote on Aug 15, 2007 10:42 AM:
" I THINK THIS NEW RULE IS A GREAT IDEA. I THINK THE BOARD MADE THE RIGHT DECISION. WHEN I WENT TO SCHOOL THERE WAS A PAY PHONE IN HALL. I KNOW IF YOU'RE SITTING THERE THINKING YOU MAY RECIEVE A CALL YOUR MIND WILL BE ON THE THE EXPECTED CALL INSTEAD OF WHY THE CHILD IS THERE. SO GOOD WORK BOARD I AGREE. "
withheld wrote on Aug 15, 2007 8:09 AM:
" Last year the bus my child rides was involved in an accident or went off the highway 5 times,each time i had to go find my child...so now they just call me so i know..and the law may be on the schools side..but i will pull my child and home school them....I seen teachers with cell phones and smokes in their pockets monday morning... "
unknown wrote on Aug 14, 2007 10:59 PM:
" better be finding drugs and cigs in schools instead of taking cell phones, they can be a saftey to our children.. "
grandmother who knows it's being done. wrote on Aug 14, 2007 10:55 PM:
" fleming county thinks they have stopped kids from bringing there cell phones to school... but they haven't... i know of 20 whom carry their's everyday. and still use them... come on can you really stop them... i don't think so. "
School Employee wrote on Aug 14, 2007 8:21 PM:
" What about the faculty and staff? I have witnessed many teachers and staff spend an excessive amount of time on their cell phones...and during class time!!!! Remember instruction time only occurs if the teacher is teaching and not on a cell phone or ebaying on the computer!!!! "
John wrote on Aug 14, 2007 7:50 PM:
" This is one of the last things a school should be worried about. Why not worry about improving the education quality or staff quality. I agree students dont need cell phones and they are a distraction in the classroom, they are apart of our everyday life now. God forbid but what if the students are in an emergency situation ala Columbine and just recently VA Tech and need to call emergency officials. In closing the shouldnt be allowed to have them on but at least keep them in their possesion. "
Name wrote on Aug 14, 2007 6:09 PM:
" When I was in school, in another district, they had a cellphone policy similar to this. The phone would be taken and not given back even to the parent upon request or demand. I have seen and heard many parents outraged over this, stund they themselves could not get the phone back. And I agree with who ever said this is the least of that schools problems. "
me wrote on Aug 14, 2007 5:15 PM:
" I dont seem to remember needing a cell phone when I was in school...just another way to spoil a kid. "
Withheld wrote on Aug 14, 2007 3:58 PM:
" The second comment ("My child will carry a cell phone to Fleming County...")sounds rather aggressive and threatening. Advice to that parent: You fight this one you lose. The law is on the side of the school administration. "
Parent wrote on Aug 14, 2007 3:17 PM:
" Cell phones are a modern convenience, not a necessity. Students do not need them at school - period. Parents who need to hear from their child every day to pick them up might want to check the school schedule like everyone else. After all, how many years have kids lived without a cell phone at school. It's good the school is taking a stand. "
anonymous wrote on Aug 14, 2007 1:51 PM:
" I Pods and MP3 players should also be banned from school. Parents....please grow up & realize that kids are at school for an education not entertain all day long. "
None wrote on Aug 14, 2007 1:19 PM:
" I went to Mason CO. 85% of kids as well as teachers carry cell phones with them. When there bomb threats, lights went out, bad weather etc I had to use my cell because the phones in the office had lines or we were not permitted to use them because we were class rooms, outside or the school lines were busy with people calling in. I agree 100% they shouldn't use cell during class but other times not big deal. If there would ever be an emergency, lets hope not, but kids are and should not out of class room in those cases and a cell phone is a handy thing to have. "
Newsreader wrote on Aug 14, 2007 12:46 PM:
" This seems to be a step backwards for school safety. Have we already forgotten that many campuses of high schools and colleges are using text messaging to warn students of impending dangers such as a school shooters or lockdowns? In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy administrators are trying to find more ways to be able to contact people, not ways to isolate them. "
Little overboard wrote on Aug 14, 2007 10:55 AM:
" I think that it's not the right of the administrationi to confiscate the phone for those periods of time. In many cases those are "land lines" for kids as well as adults, they should be able to take it for the day and a parent come pick it up, then maybe some other penalty for second, third offenses... but you can't keep someones phone for 10-90 days. That's nuts! "
Withheld wrote on Aug 14, 2007 8:32 AM:
" My child will carry a cell phone to Fleming Co high everyday,this is in order for me to know when to pick them up.It will not be on or out during school,and they have been told to never hand the phone over..and if it is ever taken...it will only be taken for as long as it takes me to get to the school, "
unknown wrote on Aug 14, 2007 5:30 AM:
" let us just remember how foolish this policy is with the dangers of todays schools. Have we forgotten how the use of cell phones were an assett to the parents and students during the collimbine incident to let the parents know their child was ok? "
Jay wrote on Aug 14, 2007 2:52 AM:
" Cell phones are the least of the that schools problems !! "
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