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Personal Cell Phone and Electronics
Parents expect staff to provide quality care for their children while they are attending our programs. Staff’s first responsibility is the oversight and safety of the participants. If staff are using their personal cell phones, they cannot be providing the quality of care and supervision that is expected.
As the use of personal electronic equipment is distracting, it must be kept off during program hours. Use of personal cell phones, smart watches, personal cameras, personal computers/tablets, use of social media, etc. are strictly forbidden during work hours.
Site Cell Phones
Each site is issued a cell phone which is to be used for After School Program business only. Phones are not intended for personal use by staff or participants. Children may not use the phone unless directly supervised by an employee and use is for educational purposes or to contact a parent.
Answer the site cell phone “(School site) after school program, this is (your name).”
Photos & Videos
Photos and videos of program participants may only be taken on program issued devices. Staff may not use personal cameras or cell phones to take pictures or videos of program participants. Staff may not share pictures or videos of program participants on social media.
Two-Way Radios (Walkie Talkies)
Each site is issued two-way radios that are for staff use only. Each radio costs about $475 and staff must protect and care for the equipment. Discussions on the radios are not private and may be heard by others. Therefore, staff should exercise discretion when using these devices. Refrain from relaying sensitive matters such as personnel or behavior issues to other staff.
Playing Music at Site
Music that is played must be “kid friendly.” This means the music is free of profanity, sexual innuendos, alcohol, drug or tobacco references, violence, and religious messages. The best option for playing music is using Pandora tuned to a kid radio station such as Kidz Bop or Disney. Only play kid friendly radio stations, do not try to filter a non-kid station.
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