Yondr locking pouches evaluated as low-cost phone ban tool

The district report highlights Yondr Phone Pouches as the lowest-cost and most widely used K-12 phone-restriction system, with per-student costs of $30–$35 and predictable annual replacement expenses over five years. Strong independent research shows reduced phone use and fewer classroom distractions in schools using the system.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$30-$35 per student; 1,000 students: $30,000 - $35,000; 2,000 students: $60,000 - $70,000; additional five-year costs: 1,000 students approximately $40,000 - $60,000; 2,000 students approximately $80,000 - $120,000

Contract type

SUPPLIES

Contract term

5-year cost considerations discussed

Renewal

Ongoing program relies on annual replacement of 10–15% of pouches and continued purchase of supplies and support; spending effectively renews each year to maintain inventory and functionality.

Document type

Report

Source document

Student Cell Phone Storage Options Report 2026-08-12

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the supplies contract by Ithaca City School District?

Yondr Phone Pouch was awarded this supplies contract by Ithaca City School District, as recorded on August 12, 2026. The contract value is $30-$35 per student; 1,000 students: $30,000 - $35,000; 2,000 students: $60,000 - $70,000; additional five-year costs: 1,000 students approximately $40,000 - $60,000; 2,000 students approximately $80,000 - $120,000.

How much is the Yondr Phone Pouch contract with Ithaca City School District worth?

The Yondr Phone Pouch contract with Ithaca City School District is valued at $30-$35 per student; 1,000 students: $30,000 - $35,000; 2,000 students: $60,000 - $70,000; additional five-year costs: 1,000 students approximately $40,000 - $60,000; 2,000 students approximately $80,000 - $120,000, covering supplies work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract, documented as a report record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Student Cell Phone Storage Options Report 2026-08-12 (Report), dated August 12, 2026 from Ithaca City School District. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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