Distraction-Free Schools Policy Enforcement Report

Reporting Year:     2025/2026
District/BOCES: Chester UFSD
Date Published: September 1, 2026

Policy Overview

Our policy aims to ensure students remain focused on their academic responsibilities throughout the school day, including all instructional and non-instructional periods such as homeroom, lunch, recess, study halls, and passing time.

Policy #7316

Enforcement Summary

Measure	Number
Total Student Enrollment	933
Students Receiving at Least One Violation	85
Total Violations Recorded	98
Verbal Warnings	85
Device Confiscations	98
Parent Notifications	85
Detentions	0
Other Disciplinary Actions	12

 

Demographic Analysis

Provide non-identifiable demographic information regarding students who faced disciplinary action for noncompliance with the policy.

Demographic Group	Enrollment %	Students Disciplined %	Difference
Female	48	1.13	-47
Male	52	1.43	-51
Students with Disabilities	19	.56	-18
Economically Disadvantaged	39	1.39	-38
English Language Learners	5	0	-5
White	37	.86	-36
Black/African American	15	2.94	-12
Hispanic/Latino	43	1	-42
Asian	5	0	-5
Multiracial	.5	2	+1.5
Other	.2	0	-.2

 

Findings and Interpretation

The demographic analysis indicates that disciplinary actions were generally low across student groups. Most groups were disciplined at rates below their overall enrollment representation.  The District will continue to review disciplinary data and enforcement practices to ensure the policy is applied consistently and equitably across all student groups.

Statistical Significance Determination

Was a statistically significant disparate impact identified?

☐ Yes      ✔No

Mitigation Action Plan (Complete Only if Required)

Area of Concern	Root Cause Analysis	Action Steps	Timeline	Responsible Party

 

Board/Administrative Certification

I certify that this report has been reviewed and published in accordance with the requirements of New York State Education Law regarding distraction-free schools policy enforcement reporting.