CELL PHONE USE POLICY
Presence/Possession/Use of Cell Phones,
Telephone Paging Devices
and 2-Way Radio Wireless Devices
The use by students of cellular telephones and 2-way radio wireless
devices shall be prohibited during the academic school day. Such
devices shall be turned off or made inoperable during the academic
school day or while being transported using public school transportation
on regular runs. Students are permitted to use cell phones at the
discretion of a coach or advisor before or after the academic school
day.
Cell phones are prohibited for use in locker rooms at any time.
The possession by students of telephone paging devices, commonly
known as beepers, or any device that is capable of operating as a
telephone paging device, shall be prohibited on school grounds, at
school-sponsored activities, and on buses or other vehicles provided by
the school district at all times.
The term academic school day is defined from the time the student
arrives on school property to the official dismissal time set forth by
the school district for that particular school building. The
prohibitions contained in this policy shall not apply to any student
provided that the school authorities approve of the presence of
specifically-named devices.
When a student is suspected to be using or is found using one of the
above-described devices, any or all of the following consequences may be
used:
- Confiscation of the device.
- Notification of parent/guardian.
- Conference with parent/guardian.
- Detention.
- Suspension.
- Referral to law enforcement if violation involves illegal
activity.
- Additional options as determined appropriate by an
administrator.
Note: This policy appears in the Student
Handbook (Grades 6-12) and Parent Handbook for Students (Grades K-5) |
