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SOP 1200-003 Revised Cellular Phone and Other Electronic Device Usage.pdfPURPOSE: The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to facilitate uniformity
amongst schools within the Department of Education and to ensure that students are
using technology appropriately on school campuses.
PROCEDURES:
1. No later than 60 days after adoption of this SOP, schools shall communicate annually the SOP to
students, parents, faculty and staff and placed in the school's student/parent and faculty/staff
handbooks and/or websites.
2. Students shall be trained at the beginning of the school year on proper cell phone etiquette.
3. Cell phone use by students is ALLOWED in the classroom, if it is part of academic instruction
and/or for students with specific needs that require such devices as prescribed in their
Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, or Individualized Health Plan (THP).
4. Students shall have their cell phones and other wireless communication devices stored in a locker,
backpack, bag or other place that is out of sight and not easily accessible unless the criteria in item #3
above are met.
5. Smartwatches shall be disconnected from smartphones
6. Students may use cell phones to report violence, crimes, or threats to safety.
7. Schools have the discretion of restricting or allowing cell phone use during non-instructional
time provided the restrictions are consistent with Board Policy.
8. Cell phones are to be turned off during any school level crisis, drill, or disaster, if directed by
school personnel or not part of the school safety plan.
9. Cell phones shall not be used to take pictures or video of students and/or school personnel or
uploaded/posted to internet sites unless authorized by a school administrator, advisor/teacher,
student or parent/guardian as applicable.
10. Students and parents shall sign a Student Cell Phone Disclosure Statement to authorize the student to
possess and use a cell phone on campus.
Internet access is important for your academic needs to enhance your learning. It is important that ALL students submit an EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY USER AGREEMENT to your HR (HOMEROOM-2ND PERIOD) INSTRUCTOR. If you do not have a HR INSTRUCTOR for this SCHOOL YEAR, an electronic copy is available on this website or visit OHS Library (C104) and ask for a hard copy.
HR Instructor (HOMEROOM 2ND PERIOD)
Library (C104)
Okkodo High School Library Website click on the tab
