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Student Use of Personal Internet Enabled Devices

Letter from Superintendent Jenny Concerning Students Use of Personal Smart Devices

The following sections are taken directly from the Remsen Central School District Code of Conduct.  Also included below you will find a link to our district policy on student use of personal internet enabled devices.

Section VI.A.10

The use of Personal Internet-Enabled Devices, including but not limited to smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops, or any other personal electronic communication devices, by students during the school day (from the start of the school day until dismissal) anywhere on school grounds is prohibited.  See section L. for more information. 

Section VI.L 

Smart Devices and Cell Phones

  1. Students Grades PreK-12  The use of Personal Internet-Enabled Devices, including but not limited to smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops, or any other personal electronic communication devices, by students during the school day (from the start of the school day until dismissal) anywhere on school grounds is prohibited.
  2. Students’ Personal Internet-Enabled Devices, or any other student electronic communication devices must be kept in student lockers from the start of the school day through and until dismissal.  At no time should the students’ Personal Internet-Enabled Devices or other electronic communication devices be on their person (e.g. pockets, book bag, etc.) or used during the school day.  Students late to school will be expected to place personal smart devices in their lockers upon arrival.  Students leaving early will be allowed to retrieve their smart devices from their lockers at their dismissal times.
  3. Personal Internet-Enabled Devices or any personal electronic communication devices used in violation of this Code of Conduct and/or Policy 7208 will be confiscated by staff and turned into the Building Principal to be kept in a secure storage area.   Devices will be returned pursuant to the progressive discipline procedures listed below:
    1. Warning
    2. Device confiscated and placed in secure storage area until the end of the day
    3. Repeat offenses will result in a student being required to turn in their device to the main office each morning for a period of time to be determined by the building principal in addition to other potential disciplinary consequences.
    4.  Refusal to put personal smart devices away and/or to turn over possession of such devices when instructed by staff to do so will result in additional disciplinary action.
  4. The District will not be liable, and is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to student personal electronic devices brought to school.
  5. Responsible, appropriate, and non-distracting use of smart devices is allowed on the school bus provided that such use does not interfere with the safe operation of the bus.
  6. Pictures/videos/audio recordings of students, staff, or visitors may not be taken or shared digitally through any means without the permission of the person being photographed/videoed/recorded. 

 

Policy 7208 Student Use of Internet-Enabled Devices