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Technology Devices

An electronic personal communications device is defined as any portable device that is used to initiate, receive, store or view communication, information, images or data electronically. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, tablets and smart watches. Students may possess personal technology devices at school only in accordance with the conditions set below:

In accordance with 162.207 RSMo, and RSD Policy 1412, the use or display of any electronic personal communications device by students is prohibited from the beginning of the school day until the end of the school day, including but not limited to, instructional time, breaks, time between classes, study hall, lunch and recess. Students must keep all devices powered off and stored in backpacks or designated areas determined by the district. Students may not use electronic personal communications devices in dressing rooms, locker rooms, bathrooms or other locations deemed private in nature by the district. Any device that disrupts the learning environment or is used without permission during the school day may be subject to confiscation and lead to disciplinary action.
Cameras or recording devices may not be used at any time at school or on school buses. Infractions may lead to other school policy violations.

Use or display of these items other than described may result in disciplinary actions.

  • First Offense: Warning
  • Subsequent Offense(s): Up to three (3) days in-school suspension.

If such items are used in such a way as to substantially disrupt the school environment, the student may be suspended for up to ten (10) school days out-of-school with a possible recommendation for a suspension up to 180 school days or expulsion. School administrators will investigate the reason for use of an electronic device by a student to determine if other district policies are also applicable, which could result in an increase in the discipline. (i.e. using a personal technology device for the purpose of cheating on a test would also be subject to policies governing academic dishonesty). Laser pointers are allowed only for demonstration purposes. The district will not be responsible or liable for any damage, loss or theft of personal technology devices (Regulation 6320)

The administration may search personal technology devices if they have reasonable suspicion that a search would reveal school rules have been violated.