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Cell Phone Policy
DEFINITION: For purposes of this policy, “paging device” shall include a wireless, mobile, or portable telephone.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: In order to assist high school students in communicating with family members, the District shall allow high school students to possess paging devices on school property; however, paging devices must be turned off during the school day on school property.
PENALTIES: When a high school student violates this policy, the paging device shall be confiscated and returned to the parent with notification of the violation. Repeated violations regarding the use of paging devices after parent notification shall result in revocation of the student’s privilege of possession of a paging device on school property. Students who violate this policy shall be subject to established disciplinary measures. If a student’s phone is confiscated during the school day, there is a $15.00 retrieval fee each time the device is confiscated.
CONFISCATION NOTICE AND DISPOSAL: Parents shall be notified within two school days after the paging device is confiscated. Notification shall also be made to the paging company whose name and address appear on the device. Confiscated paging devices shall be held by the District for a period of 30 days after notification has been made. Parents or paging companies may obtain the release of the paging device for a fee to be determined by the Board. All reasonable attempts shall be made to return the paging device to the parent or the paging company. After the 30-day period has expired, the District shall dispose of the paging device.
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