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Student Cell Phone
Developments in cell phone technology in recent years have resulted in enhanced communication opportunities. However the use of cell phones in schools poses increasing risks of school disruptions, bullying, criminal activity, and academic dishonesty. As a result, student cell phones, digital cameras, smart phones and similar electronic devices will be banned during the school day, as well as, in dressing areas during extracurricular activities. Violation of this policy during the first semester after adoption of this policy will result in the following
1st Offense: Confiscation of device and must be picked up by parent or guardian,
2nd Offense: Student will be assigned to ISS,
3rd Offense: Student will receive 1 to 10 days of ISS or OSS as determined by Administration.
Parents may apply to the building principal to obtain a hardship exception. In such cases, the student’s cell phone must be retained in the principal’s office. Students granted a hardship may visit the office to use their cell phone for approved purposes. Telephones are also available in school office for parents to contact their students for legitimate reasons. In addition, exceptions to this Policy may be made based upon the provision of a student’s IEP, 504 Plan and Safety Plan.
School employees and volunteers are immune from liability provided that they are acting in good faith and are adhering to this Policy’s disciplinary procedures.
This Policy will be published on the District’s website.
August 2025, Copyright 2025. Missouri Consultants for Education, LLC
*on advice from Thomas Mickes, August 11, 2025
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