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. Student cell phones, digital cameras, mp3 players, gaming devices, and similar electronic devices will be banned from school property, and in dressing areas during extracurricular activities. Violation of this policy will result in retaining the cell phone in the office for one (1) calendar week, while second offenses will result in out-of-school suspension being imposed.

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. The school district or staff members will not be responsible for items students bring to school in violation of current policy that is lost, damaged or stolen.