In the August school board meeting, the following cell phone policy was approved by the Kane School District board of education. The changes prohibit the use of student cell phones during instructional time but allow students to use their phones during passing time, before and after school.
Policy FHAH-1
KCSD Student Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy Cell phones and electronic devices will be allowed before school, during lunch and after school. Principals may adjust time restrictions as needed for their individual schools. They may not be used in the classroom except with teacher direction for educational purposes.
First Offense: Cell phones and electronic devices that disrupt the learning environment will be confiscated by the classroom teacher, at which point the teacher will determine the severity of the infraction. This may include a conversation with a student about appropriate cell phone use in their classroom, or the student may be referred to the principal’s office. The cell phone will be returned to the parent or student at the end of the day with parent notification.
Second Offense: The cell phone will be returned to the parent.
Third Offense: The cell phone will be returned to the parent. The cell phone will be checked in at the front office during school hours on a case-by-case basis from that point forward, as determined by the principal. Student medical plans will be approved on a case-by-case basis for electronic use.
