Austin ISD
227901

STUDENT CONDUCT:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES




FNCE
(LOCAL)

 

 

 

 

DEFINITION

For purposes of this policy, "paging device" shall include a wireless, mobile, or portable telephone.

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

The District prohibits elementary and middle school students from possessing paging devices, as defined by law and this policy, while on school property or while attending school-sponsored or school-related activities on or off school property.

PENALTIES

Elementary and middle school students who violate this policy shall be subject to established disciplinary measures. District employees shall confiscate any paging devices found on school property or found while attending school-sponsored or school-related activities on or off school property.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

In order to assist high school students in communicating with family members,

the District shall allow high school students to possess paging devices on school

property; however, paging devices shall not be used by the student during the

school day on school property. paging devices must be turned off during the school day on school property.

PENALTIES

When a high school student violates this policy, the paging device shall be confiscated and returned to the parent with notification of the violation. Repeated violations regarding the use of paging devices after parent notification shall result in revocation of the student's privilege of possession of a paging device on school property. Students who violate this policy shall be subject to established disciplinary measures.

CONFISCATION NOTICE AND DISPOSAL

Parents shall be notified within two school days after the paging device is confiscated. Notification shall also be made to the paging company whose name and address appear on the device. Confiscated paging devices shall be held by the District for a period of 30 days after notification has been made. Parents or paging companies may obtain the release of the paging device for a fee to be determined by the Board. All reasonable attempts shall be made to return the paging device to the parent or the paging company. After the 30-day period has expired, the District shall dispose of the paging device.

 

[See administrative regulations for other procedures]

 

 

DATE ISSUED: 11/27/2000
LDU-48-00
FNCE(L)-X

 

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