On June 10, 2024, the Cabarrus County School Board of Education approved revisions to Board Policy 4318 - Use of Electronic Devices. These approved revisions will go into effect at the beginning of the upcoming 2024-25 school year. 

The board recognizes that electronic devices have become important tools for communication and instruction. Therefore, students are permitted wireless devices on school property as long as such devices are not activated, used, displayed, or visible during the instructional day or as otherwise directed by local school rules or school personnel.

The use of cellular phones or electronic/media devices by students during instructional time is disruptive to the educational environment, not conducive to productive learning experiences, and often the source of disciplinary intervention. 

Therefore, any use of a device during instructional time is prohibited. Students are not allowed to utilize cellular phones or electronic/media devices from arrival on campus through departure from campus. Students are required to power off and securely store their cell phones away from their person.

We understand that many students have personal cell phones and SMART Watches.  These items are not allowed in class and must be turned off and kept in book bags.  The school is not responsible for lost items. 

For the purpose of this policy electronic devices include but are not limited to, cellular phones, electronic readers, electronic watches, laptops, iPads, and similar cellular/wifi/bluetooth-enabled devices of any type not owned by Cabarrus County Schools. 

Though generally use is permitted during non-instructional hours, the use of electronic devices may be prohibited on school buses if it interferes with the safe operation of the buses.

School employees may immediately confiscate any electronic device that is on, used, displayed, or visible in violation of this policy. Absent compelling and unusual circumstances, confiscated electronic devices will be returned only to the student's parent or guardian.