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AA453 Use of Personal Electronic and Communication Devices

  • Approved: 9/24/2024
  • Effective: 10/29/2024
  1. Board Directive
    The Jordan District Board of Education recognizes the importance of an educational environment that is conducive to high-quality teaching and learning. The Board also recognizes that personal electronic and communication devices are commonly used by students and although they can be valuable education and communication tools for students, they are also a source of distraction and disruption to the learning environment.
  2. Administrative Policy
    1. Elementary – Grades K-6
      Student use of personal electronic and communication devices, including cellphones, laptops, tablet computers, smart watches, listening devices, wearable technology, and other similar personal electronic devices is not permitted during the school day. In extraordinary circumstances, exceptions may be approved by the school principal in consultation with their Administrator of Schools. Devices must be silenced and remain out of sight during the school day.
    2. Secondary – Grades 7-12
      Student use of personal electronic and communication devices, including cellphones, laptops, tablet computers, smart watches, listening devices, wearable technology, and other similar personal electronic devices is not permitted during class time. Exceptions may be granted with the approval of the school principal in consultation with their Administrator of Schools. Devices must be silenced and remain out of sight during class time.
    3. Consequences for Electronic Device Policy Violation
      1. Elementary
        1. 1st Offense: Verbal reminder/warning and notification to parent/guardian
        2. 2nd Offense: Device held in the office for pick-up at the end of the day by student and notification to parent/guardian.
        3. 3rd+ Offense: Device held in the office for pick-up at the end of the day by parent or guardian.
        4. Schools may implement additional consequences.
      2.  Secondary
        1. 1st Offense: Device is stored securely in the main office for pick-up at the end of the day by student.
        2. 2nd+ Offense: Device is placed in a secure container and stored in the main office for pick-up at the end of the day by parent/guardian.
        3. Schools may implement additional consequences.
    4. Use of personal electronic and communication devices that violate state or federal law, any District policies or regulations, or the Jordan School District Acceptable Use Policy is prohibited.
    5. Students may use personal electronic and communication devices during school-sponsored activities outside of the school day at District school campuses and while on District buses.
    6. Schools may enact additional restrictions with support of the School Community Council, in consultation with their Administrator of Schools, and notification of the Board.