The use of cell phones and other communication devices may be appropriate to provide for the effective and efficient operation of the school district and to help ensure safety and security of people and property while on school district property or engaged in school sponsored activities.
Employees may possess and use cell phones during the school day as outlined in this policy and as provided in the administrative regulation.
Employees are prohibited from using cell phones or personal electronic devices during instructional time and other duty times, including student supervision periods, staff development, and parent-teacher conferences, except in the case of an emergency or prior administrative approval for educational purposes. Employees may use cell phones or personal electronic devices during non-instructional times such as planning periods, lunch, or breaks, provided it does not disrupt the school environment.
Cell phones are not to be used for conversations involving confidential student or employee information.
Employees are prohibited from using cell phone or personal electronic devices while driving district vehicles or transporting students, except in the case of an emergency and any such use must comply with applicable state and federal law and district policies and regulations.
School bus drivers are prohibited from using any communication device while operating the bus except in the case of an emergency, or to call for assistance, after the vehicle has been stopped. Any such use must comply with applicable state and federal law and district policies and regulations.
Employees violating the policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including, discharge. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Approved: July 16, 2025
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