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Electronic Device Policy
Crestview Elementary School
Scope
We realize there may be valid reasons a child has been given a cell phone to take to school. However, we are concerned with student cell phone practices that may interfere with classroom learning. Therefore we have set up some guidelines for cell phones, and other electronic devices used by our students.
Definition
For the purposes of this policy, “Electronic Device” means a privately owned wireless and/or portable electronic handheld equipment that include, but are not limited to, existing and emerging mobile communication systems and smart technologies (cell phones, smartphones, walkie-talkies, pagers, etc.), portable internet devices (mobile managers, mobile messengers, BlackBerry™ handset, etc.), Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) (Palm organizers, pocket PCs, etc.), handheld entertainment systems (video games, virtual pets, CD players, compact DVD players, MP3 players, iPods©, Walkman™ devices, etc.), and any other convergent communication technologies that do any number of the previously mentioned functions. Electronic Device also include any current or emerging wireless handheld technologies or portable information technology systems that can be used for word processing, wireless Internet access, image capture/recording, sound recording and information transmitting/receiving/storing, etc.
Possession and Use
Students may bring cell phones/electronic devices to school. Once arriving at school, students must turn off all cell phones, electronic devices and secure them in a safe place. After school has been dismissed for the day, students may then turn their cell phones back on to call parents or check their messages. We would appreciate students taking their phones and using them outside so students can leave the building without interruption or incident. Cell phones/electronic devices may NOT be used in the classroom, at recess or during lunch, or any other school sponsored activity or on school transportation.
Prohibitions
Electronic Devices shall not be used in a way that threatens, humiliates, harasses, or intimidates school-related individuals, including students, employee, and visitors, or violates local, state, or federal law.
Confiscation
If an electronic device is being used during the school day, school sponsored activity, or school transportation, school staff will confiscate that phone until the end of the day. If this happens more than once, the parent will be contacted to retrieve the device and discuss the issue.
Potential Disciplinary Actions
Violation of this policy can result in discipline up to and including suspension, in school suspension, or expulsion, and notification of law enforcement authorities.
A student who violates this policy may be prohibited from possession of an electronic device at school or school-related events, confiscation of device for a period of time, depending on the severity of the offense.
Security of Devices
Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of electronic devices brought to school. The school shall not assume responsibility for theft, loss, damage, or unauthorized calls made with an electronic device. If devices are loaned to or borrowed and misused by non-owners, device owners are jointly responsible for the misuse of policy violation(s).
Reporting
Individual wishing to report a violation of this policy should contact a school administrator.
Prohibitions on Audio Recording
Camera or audio recording functions of electronic devices may pose threats to the personal privacy of individuals, used to exploit personal information, and/or compromise the integrity of educational programs. Accordingly, the use of the audio recording or camera functions of electronic devices is strictly prohibited on school premises at all time.
Exceptions
With prior approval of the principal, the above prohibitions may be relaxed under the following circumstances:
-The use is specifically required to implement a student’s current and valid IEP.
-the use is at the direction of a teacher for educational purposes;
-The use is determined by the principal to be necessary for other special circumstances, health-related reasons, or emergency.
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