Student Use of Cell Phones & Electronic Communication Devices

Students may carry electronic communication devices but these devices, as well as accessories, must be turned off and stowed in their backpack/bag when a student steps onto campus. That includes the yard, inside school buildings, on school buses for school-sponsored activities and on field trips. Electronic communication devices with cameras are prohibited in locker rooms, bathrooms, or other locations where such operation may violate the privacy rights of another person. Ordinary use of electronic communication devices in school situations disrupts and interferes with the educational process and is not acceptable. Electronic communication devices include cell phones, beepers, pagers, walkie-talkies, and any other telecommunications device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor (e.g., Blackberry, Palm Pilot, etc.). The school/district shall not be responsible for loss, theft or destruction of electronic communication devices brought onto school property. 

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the device is turned off and out of sight at all times. Violation of this policy and/or use that violates any other district policy shall result in disciplinary measures and confiscation of the electronic communication device. Confiscated devices shall be returned to the student only with the presentation of the student’s school I.D or after a conference with the parent/guardian, student and school personnel.