Students will be allowed to possess cell phones at school, but they won’t be permitted to use them under a new policy adopted on first reading by the Board of Education Thursday night.
Under the proposed policy regarding cell phones, “Students may possess personal communication devices, such as cell phones, while on school property. However, the personal communication device must be in the off mode and must be kept in a backpack, purse, or similar personal carry-all and may not be used during school hours. The principal or his or her designee may grant a student permission to use a personal communication device at his or her discretion. A device used outside these parameters shall result in confiscation of the device until such time as it may be released to the student’s parent or guardian. A student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action.”
The proposed policy further states that “Use of cameras on personal communication devices is strictly prohibited on school property or at school functions. A student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action.”
As for personal electronic devices, the proposed policy states that “Personal electronic devices such as CD players, Ipods, or MP3 players may be stored in backpacks, purses or personal carry-alls. However, the use of the devices during school hours is strictly forbidden. Use of improper storage of the personal electronic device will result in confiscation of the device until such time as it may be released to the student’s parents or guardian. A student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action.”
The school board will act on the proposed policy on second reading at the next meeting May 10th at the high school cafeteria.
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