Use of Cellphones and Electronic Communications Devices by Students
(Board Policy JFCK)
Recognizing the impact of student cellphone use on student mental health and achievement and the distractions cellphones present within the classroom, the Board prohibits student use of cellphones during the instructional day except:
- if permitted under the building’s comprehensive emergency management plan;
- for student learning or to monitor or address a health concern if included in a student’s individualized education program or plan, a 504 plan or other reason deemed appropriate by the Superintendent/designee to monitor or address a student health concern
- to monitor or address a health concern if the Board receives a written statement from the student’s physician requiring such use.
The Board directs the Superintendent/designee to develop procedures governing student use of cellphones that align with this policy.
Such procedures must be included in all student handbooks. Students violating District procedures or building regulations for use of cellphones and other electronic communications devices may have their phone or device confiscated and may be subject to discipline.
The District assumes no liability if a student’s phone or electronic communications device is broken, lost or stolen. Notices of this policy are posted in a central location in every school building, in the student handbooks and posted in a prominent location on the District website.
AHS Cell Phone Policy
AMS Cell Phone Policy
Heritage Elementary Cell Phone Policy
East Elementary Cell Phone Policy
AELC Elementary Cell Phone Policy