JI5 Acceptable Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices

Albuquerque Public Schools shall permit student possession of personal electronic devices on all district property and at all district sponsored activities while the student is under the supervision of district staff.  These devices shall be kept out of sight and silenced or powered off during the instructional day unless otherwise permitted by district or school procedures.  Use of personal electronic devices that disrupt the instructional day or include unauthorized use shall be prohibited.

Albuquerque Public Schools shall not be responsible for restricting, monitoring or controlling the electronic communications of students; however, it reserves the right to do so.

Administrative Position:

• Associate Superintendent of High Schools/Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools/Associate Superintendents of Elementary Schools

Department Director:

• Associate Superintendent of High Schools Project Manager/Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools Project Manager

References

Legal Cross Ref.:

• §22-5-4.3 NMSA 1978

Board Policy Cross Ref.:

• JI8 Acceptable Student Use of Educational Technology
• JI4 - Students and On- and Off-Campus Crimes
• JI6 - Bullying Prevention

Procedural Directive Cross Ref.:

• Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention
• Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment:  Students
• Section 504/ADA:  Physical Access for Students, Parents and Employees with Disabilities
• Section 504/ADA Compliance: Students
• Disability Harassment:  Students
• Discrimination and Harassment:  Students
• Discrimination and Harassment:  Employees

Forms:

• Personal Electronic Devices Confiscation Log Template
• Personal Electronic Devices School Confiscation Process Template

NSBA/NEPN Classification: JICJ

Introduced: May 11, 2010
Approved: May 13, 2010
Reviewed: September 13, 2010
Reviewed: October 11, 2010
Revised: November 3, 2010