The following sanctions shall apply to any violation of Rule 24 ONLY:
Secondary:
First Offense: Confiscation of the device for 5 school days*
Second Offense: Confiscation of the device for 10 school days*
Third Offense: Confiscation of the device for 15 school days*
Rule 24: Possession/Use of Paging Devices, Cellular Phones and/or Other Electronic
Communication Devices
For purposes of this rule, “Electronic Device” shall mean a cellular telephone, pager, music player, video game player, camera or any other similar device capable of (1) communicating by voice, text message or email; (2) playing music or video; (3) recording voice or video images, or (4) otherwise sending or receiving electronic information.
Cell phones and other electronic devices may serve as an outstanding instructional tool and learning resource if used appropriately. We encourage our staff members and students to use electronics and other 21st Century devices to supplement instruction and learning. In order to preserve the teaching and learning environment, the policy for cell phones and other electronic devices during school hours:
?cell phones and other electronic devices may be used for educational purposes in the classroom setting at the discretion of the teacher.
?cell phones and other electronic devices may be used for non-educational purposes before the morning tardy bell and after school.
?cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned OFF at the sound of the Tardy Bell.
?cell phones and other electronic devices must be stored in a location that is not visible to the
staff and other students (purse, backpack, locker, main office).
?if cell phones or other electronic devices ring, ding, vibrate or are visible during instructional
time or class changes, or if caught using a cell phone or electronic devices, a staff member has
the right to confiscate (without regard to ownership of the device) and turn the device into the
main office where consequences will be assigned.
?the use of cell phones or other electronic devices to photograph or video other students or
employees is absolutely forbidden on campus and could result in consequences up to and
including expulsion recommendation.
?if assigned to the ISSP Program, the ISSP teacher will hold cell phone or electronic device during the school day.
?the district bears no responsibility for lost/stolen electronic devices brought to school by a
student.
Any student in possession of a cell phone or other electronic devices that violates the Policy shall immediately surrender the device. If the student refuses to relinquish the cell phone or electronic device, the student will be considered in violation of Category One Offense - Rule 2: Failure or Refusal (insubordination) to Follow Reasonable Directives of School Staff and/or School Rules and Regulations. If the student exhibits other inappropriate behavior, the student will receive a discipline sanction according to the Student Handbook. Any adult listed on the student’s Pupil Information Form may pick up the cell phone or electronic device on or after the specified date from 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The adult must show identification and a copy of the identification card will remain on file in the main office.