Updated Cell Phone Use Policy for Elementary and Middle School
Dear Elementary School Parents,
We want you to be aware of our new Board adopted mobile communication rules for our students. Please find excepts from the new Board policy below and a link to the policy in its entirety. Thank you, parents and guardians, for your support.
5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices
The Governing Board recognizes that the use of cell phones, smartphones, smart watches, and other mobile communication devices on campus may be beneficial to student learning and well-being but could also be disruptive of the instructional program. The Board permits limited use of mobile communication devices on campus in accordance with law and the following policy.
Students in grades TK-5 may not use cell phones, smartphones, smart watches or other mobile communication devices while on campus. Devices must be turned off and placed out of sight during the school day. Students who need to call parents may use phones located in the administrative office.
Mobile communication devices shall be turned off during instructional time. However, a student shall not be prohibited from possessing or using a mobile communication device under any of the following circumstances: (Education Code 48901.5, 48901.7)
- Please CLICK HERE for the policy in its entirety.
Dear Middle School Parents,
We want you to be aware of our new Board adopted mobile communication rules for our students. Please find excepts from the new Board policy below and a link to the policy in its entirety. Thank you, parents, and guardians, for your support.
5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices
The Governing Board recognizes that the use of cell phones, smartphones, smart watches, and other mobile communication devices on campus may be beneficial to student learning and well-being but could also be disruptive of the instructional program. The Board permits limited use of mobile communication devices on campus in accordance with law and the following policy.
Students in grades 6-8 may use cell phones, smartphones, smart watches, or other mobile communication devices on campus during lunch, before first bell, and after last bell if the device is utilized in accordance with law and in accordance with BP/E 6163.4 Students Use of Technology.
Mobile communication devices shall be turned off during instructional time. However, a student shall not be prohibited from possessing or using a mobile communication device under any of the following circumstances: (Education Code 48901.5, 48901.7)
- Please CLICK HERE for the policy in its entirety.