With the passage of this state law, there is new handbook language concerning cell phones, smart watches, and other connected communication devices. Please reach out to the building offices if you have any questions.
Technology F-265-S Policy on Student Display or Use of Electronic Personal Communications Devices For purposes of this policy, an "electronic personal communications device" means a portable device used to initiate, receive, store, or view communication, information, images, or data electronically.
This includes, but is not limited to, mobile phones, personal tablets, smartwatches, personal laptops, handheld gaming devices, meta/AI glasses, and earbuds/headphones connected to these devices.
Prohibited Display or Use
Students are prohibited from displaying or using electronic personal communications devices from the beginning of the school day until the end of the school day. Students may not bring their own electronic devices for school use unless pre-approved by the school administration. The use of cell phones and media devices are NOT allowed in the locker rooms and dressing areas at any time, including during extracurricular activities.
Elementary students will be expected to keep cell phones or any of the devices listed above in their backpacks.
Secondary students will use a pouch system to secure cell phones during the instructional day. The district will provide each secondary student with a cell phone pouch at the outset of the school year. The cell phone pouch has an identification number and will be the student's responsibility. Students are expected to place their phone in the pouch at the beginning of the instructional day and securely close it. Any attempt to force open, manipulate, or misuse the pouch in any manner will be considered an attempt to destroy school property and will result in disciplinary action. Students will be liable for the cost of replacement if a pouch is damaged or lost. Students should report lost or damaged pouches to the office immediately. If a student does not have their pouch during the school day, the phone will be placed in the office vault.
Disciplinary Procedures
If Elementary students have devices out or are attempting to use them, they will be confiscated, turned in to the office, and returned only to parents. Multiple infractions will warrant disciplinary measures consistent with the Student Code of Conduct.
Secondary students who are caught using or possessing a phone or connected device outside of a pouch will have the phone confiscated and be subject to additional disciplinary measures, including ISS and OSS. A parent or guardian will have to retrieve the cell phone or connected device from the office. Subsequent offenses may require the student to lose privileges (leave the phone/device in the office) as well as further disciplinary actions.