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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 237
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
ELECTRONIC
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
ADOPTED:
March 5, 2007
REVISED:
237. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES
1.
Purpose
Student possession of any audio, video, or digital device, including but not limited to
CD/DVD/tape players, laser pointers, radios, cellular phones, digital cameras,
pagers, or any personal communication devices, on school grounds, at school-
sponsored activities, and while under the supervision and control of school district
employees are permitted under the circumstances described in this policy.
2.
Guidelines
All students may use these devices on school grounds after the school day ends.
These devices are not to be in use on school buses. These devices must be kept out
of sight and turned off during instructional and non-instructional times during the
school day, which includes study halls, lunch periods, and passing of classes. Use
during any situation that compromises student safety is strictly prohibited unless
directed by a school official. Unauthorized use of such devices disrupts the
instructional program, distracts from the learning environment, and has the potential
to compromise student safety. Therefore, unauthorized use is grounds for
confiscation of the device by school officials. School officials include
administrators, teachers, and security officials. The school district is not liable for
financial loss during the period of confiscation. Use in locker rooms and lavatories
are considered unauthorized under all circumstances at all times. Unauthorized or
illegal use of such devices will lead to disciplinary ramifications and possibly legal
action.
This policy does not apply to authorized use of devices listed in a student Individual
Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan.