Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that respects the rights of others. Misuse of any electronic device whether District or student owned, including personal cell phones, that interferes with a positive, orderly District environment does not respect the rights of others and is expressly forbidden.
As used in this policy, “electronic devices” means anything that can be used to create, capture, transmit or receive audio, images, video or data.
Students are prohibited from using electronic devices in any manner in District buildings, while on District premises, or on District transportation other than for purposes specifically permitted by authorized District personnel. Authorized student use of electronic devices shall be consistent with and in compliance with all applicable laws and District policies, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the use of electronic devices, District networks, and District internet access.
Students are prohibited from using electronic devices for the purpose of browsing the internet; composing or reading email and text messages or making or answering phone calls will while driving a motor vehicle on school property.
The use of an electronic device is permitted to the extent it is approved in a student’s individualized education program (IEP) or 504 Plan or it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff or other individuals. The use of electronic devices at District sponsored activities outside the regular school day is permitted to the extent and within the limitations allowed by the event or activity the student is attending.
The student and/or student’s parents or guardians expressly assume any risk associated with students owning or possessing electronic devices. Students misusing electronic devices shall have them confiscated and shall be subject to discipline, including suspension or expulsion. Confiscated devices may be picked up at the administration office in the appropriate attendance center by the student’s parents or guardians. Students have no right of privacy as to the content contained on electronic devices that have been confiscated.