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443.5
STUDENT USE AND/OR POSSESSION OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Student use and/or possession of communication devices (e.g., cell phones, pagers) on school premises and/or at school sponsored activities can be disruptive to the educational environment and interfere with student learning. Therefore, no student shall be permitted to use or possess a two-way communication device on school premises, except as specifically outlined below or otherwise authorized by the District Administrator or his/her designee.
1. Students may carry communication devices on school premises provided they are switched off and remain off during the hours of the regular school day.
2. Students may use communication devices on school premises and at all school functions outside of the regular school day provided such use is not disruptive to the school environment/activity or management of the school, does not endanger the health or safety of self or others, does not invade the rights of others, or does not involve illegal activity.
Use of cell phones or other communication devices with photographic capabilities is strictly prohibited where there is an expectation of privacy. This prohibition applies to activities on school premises and during school sponsored activities whether on or off school premises in all locations, including school locker rooms and restrooms. Use of such devices also is prohibited where photographic activities would be disruptive or where specific objections are present.
Students violating this policy shall be disciplined in accordance with established procedures.
This policy will be published in student handbooks and distributed annually.
Whenever this policy is revised by the School Board, the District Administrator shall submit a copy of such policy to the State Superintendent and Department of Public Instruction.
Adoption Date - 6/3/92, 6/12/96, 11/8/06
Legal Reference - Wis. Stats. 118.258, 120.13 (1)
Cross Reference - 363.2, Computer Network and Internet Use
Guidelines
443, Student Conduct
443.7, Code of Classroom Conduct and Removal of Students from Class
492, Photographs of Students
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