Middlesex County Public Schools acknowledges the importance of communication between students and parents, particularly when it is essential or in emergency situations. Further, the district recognizes that instructional time is precious and school time must be protected from unnecessary disruptions. Therefore, students may be permitted to have in their possession with written parental and administrative approval a cell phone on campus during the school day, while attending school-sponsored activities, or while under the supervision and control of a school district employee. Students shall be allowed to possess and use cell phones in conjunction with being in school under the following parameters:
• Instructions about cell phone use will be provided by each school.
• Permission for student possession or use of a cell phone may be revoked for inappropriate use by either parents or administration.
• The division assumes no liability for the damage, loss or misuse of the cell phone by the student or another person – this includes theft as the phone should be on the student’s person at all times (i.e. not in backpacks that are left in piles, tables or w/friends).
• At any time during school-sponsored activity (including transportation to and from), a school official may give specific direction regarding student use or non-use of a cell phone in which the student is expected to comply.
Upon written direction from a licensed physician, a student may be granted permission to carry and use a cell phone at school if needed for health purposes as specified by the physician and approved by the Principal.
The violation of the above provisions will result in confiscation of the cell phone and loss of the privilege to possess a cell phone on campus. I also understand that my son/daughter will be solely responsible for the cell phone, and I will not hold the school or any school personnel liable for any loss of or damage to the cell phone.
Middlesex County Public Schools assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage to a student cell phone including if it is confiscated by school personnel and not picked up within two days.
Consequences of violating this contract:
First Offense
Student warning, phone is sent to the office for student to pick-up at the end of the day.
Second Offense
Parent/Guardian must come to pick up the phone during school office hours 7:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Third Offense
Parent/Guardian must pick-up the device during school hours and student loses the right to have a phone on campus.
Texting during class (esp. exams) could result in immediate revocation of permission to carry a phone.