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District Adopts New Cell Phone Policy |
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The Board of Trustees has
adopted a new Electronic and/or Communication Devices
policy that mirrors the policies of a large number of
other north Texas school districts. The new policy will go
into effect the first day of school on August 27 and
addresses the use of cell phones, radios, CD players,
IPODs, Blackberrys, and other devices and handheld games
at all grade levels.
The policy prohibits cell phones, radios, CD players,
Blackberrys and other such devices at all elementary and
intermediate (PK-6) campuses. At schools serving middle
school and high school students (grades 7-12), these
devices may not be visible and are to remain off during
the instructional school day. The instructional day is
defined as the time between the first bell and the last
bell and includes passing periods and lunch.
When a student violates this policy for the first time,
the device will be confiscated and only returned to the
student's parent after a parent conference and payment of
a $15 administrative fee. A second violation will result
in the confiscation of the device for the remainder of the
school year.
Students are allowed to use campus phones (located in
offices and teacher classrooms) with prior approval at the
discretion of a school administrator. A school
administrator may also, at their discretion, grant
permission for a student to use the electronic device for
the purpose of instruction or other school-related
function.
Parents and students should read the new policy in its
entirety. It can be found on page 16 of the Student Code
of Conduct or
click here to review the policy now. |
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