Possession and Use of Personal Communications Devices, Including Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices

In accordance with state law, the district prohibits the use of a personal communication device (such as cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches) while on school property during the school day. For more information about permitted use in certain circumstances and disciplinary measures that apply to this prohibition, see the Student Code of Conduct and policy FNCE(LOCAL).

Students may store their device in a backpack, locker, or automobile. Personal communication devices should not be visible from the time the student walks through the door in the morning until the dismissal bell rings.

If a student is caught with a personal communications device without authorization during the school day, the device will be confiscated.

The student may pick up the confiscated communications device from the principal’s office at the end of the day and will serve 2 days of lunch detention.  A second violation will result in 1 after school detention.  A third violation would result in 2 days of after school detention and the parent/guardian must pick up the confiscated device.  Any further violations will result in an ISS assignment and a parent/guardian must pick up the device.

Confiscated communications devices that are not retrieved by the student or the student’s parent will be disposed of after the notice required by law. [See policy FNCE for more information.

In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal communications device may be searched by authorized personnel. [See Searches and Investigations and policy FNF for more information.]

The district is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen communications devices.