Policy 4873 – Staff Cell Phone Usage

(Adopted – September 19, 2012)

The use of cell/smart phones during work time presents a significant safety risk, as well as, adversely impacts work time. For safety and educational reasons, the instructional staff, except as provided in this policy for transportation employees, are not permitted to use such personal electronic devices for personal use during instructional time. For safety and educational reasons, the support staff, except as provided in this policy for transportation employees, are not permitted to use such personal electronic devices for personal use during designated work time. Exceptions will be made for bonafide school related business or emergencies.

Bus drivers and other employees driving district vehicles are prohibited from using cell/smart phones while driving. If an emergency occurs, the vehicle should be parked and remain parked in a safe location during the use of the electronic device. Bus drivers and employees driving District vehicles should log those work time emergency calls with date, time, call duration and vehicle location with their supervisor as soon as is practicable.