Cell Phone Policy

Students shall be permitted to have in their possession a cell phone or pager on campus during the school day, while attending school-sponsored activities, or while under the supervision and control of a school district employee. A cell phone or pager may be used in the event of a school-related emergency as determined by the principal or for a health purpose.

Although such devices may be brought onto a school campus, they are to be turned off and students are prohibited from using them in the classroom or during the instuctional day including snack, lunch, and passing periods. The Board does not assume liability if such devices are damaged, lost or stolen.

The use of these devices that disrupt school activities will be confiscated by school officials and returned to the student's parent or guardian. Cell phones are returned to parents on Fridays between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. On the second time taken, the cell phone will be returned after the last day of school in June. The use of these devices or their ringing during school time or activities will be considered a disruption of school activities and subject to disciplinary action.

Nothing in this policy shall be construed to prohibit a student who requires an electronic signaling device for essential health purposes and limited use of it for said purpose. A student who needs to possess and/or use a device for essential health purposes shall present to the principal or designee proof, in the form of a doctor's note, a determination by a licensed physician and/or surgeon that the possession and limited use of the device is essential of the health of the student.