A student may possess a cellular telephone or other electronic communication devices (ECD) and electronic storage devices (ESD) in school, on school property, at after school activities and at school-related functions. The superintendent shall establish administrative guidelines in relation to this policy.

Possession of a cellular telephone or other ECD/ESD by a student is a privilege, which may be forfeited by any student who fails to abide by the terms of this policy, or otherwise engages in misuse of this privilege.

The student who possesses a cellular phone or ECD/ESD shall assume responsibility for its care. At no time shall the District be responsible for theft, loss or damage to cell phones or ECD/ESD brought onto its property.

High school students may keep their ECD/ESD on during the school hours in accordance with the administrative guidelines. During school activities, when directed by the administrator or sponsor, cell phones and other ECD/ESD shall be turned off and stored away out of sight. Middle and elementary school students must keep their ECD/ESD off during school hours unless approved by building administration.

The unauthorized use of cellular phones and ECD/ESD to communicate or access information during classes or testing is prohibited.

Except as authorized under this policy, use of a cellular telephone or other electronic communication devices (ECD) and electronic storage devices (ESD) in school, on school property, at after school activities and at school-related functions will be subject to disciplinary action.

The use of cell phones, ECD/ESD, or any audio or video recording device in locker rooms or rest rooms is prohibited.

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action against the student which may result in confiscation of the cellular telephone or ECD/ESD.

M.C.L.A. 380.1303

Adopted 12/18/03
Revised 8/21/08
Revised 6/21/12