Developments in cell phone technology in recent years have resulted in enhanced communication opportunities. However, the use of cell phones in schools poses increasing risks of school disruptions, bullying, criminal activity, and academic dishonesty. As a result, beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, the possession and use of student cell phones, digital cameras and similar electronic devices during the instructional day shall be restricted as set forth in the student handbooks. No digital cameras, cell phone cameras, photographic or video equipment of any kind may be used in dressing areas during the school day or during extracurricular activities. Violation of this policy during the first semester after adoption of this policy will result in in-school suspension, while second offenses will result in out-of-school suspension being imposed. After the first semester 2011-12, out-of-school suspensions will be imposed on the first and subsequent offenses.

Parents may apply to the building principal to obtain a hardship exception. In such cases, the student's cell phone must be retained in the principal's office. Students granted a hardship may visit the office to use their cell phone for approved purposes. Telephones are also available in school offices for parents to contact their student for legitimate reasons.