Code:  JFCEB

Readopted:  10/14/25

Adopted:  3/16/15 

Orig. Code(s):  JFCEB

Student use of personal electronic devices is prohibited during the regular school day, from the start of regular instructional hours until the end of regular instructional hours, when students are on school grounds or under the supervision of school personnel (other than a school bus driver), except as provided below. 

Except as otherwise provided in this policy, “personal electronic device” means any portable, electrically powered device that is capable of making and receiving calls or text messages or accessing the internet independently from the school’s network infrastructure. This includes headphones and earbuds attached to personal electronic devices. This does not include a laptop computer or other device required to support academic activities.

Personal electronic devices may be used when authorized by the school administration in compliance with the terms of:

1. The student’s medical provider’s order for the care and treatment of a medical condition;
2. The student’s individualized education program as defined in ORS 343.035, or an education plan developed for the student in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794); and/or
3. A written exemption provided for the student to accommodate their individual circumstances.
4. Such authorization shall be based on a request submitted to the school administrator via the process established by the district. School administration will respond to such a request within ten (10) school days.

In accordance with ORS 336.840, students may be allowed to use personal electronic devices that support academic activities and independent communications^[1], except as prohibited by this policy. In academic activities in which a personal electronic device is required as part of the curriculum, students may be allowed but not required to use their own personal electronic devices for that portion of the curriculum. Students using their own device must be granted access to any applications or electronic materials that are available to students who do not use their own personal electronic devices. These applications must be free of charge if students who do not use their own devices have access free of charge.

Personal electronic devices may not otherwise be used during regular instructional hours unless authorized by the school administration. Personal electronic devices must be stored as directed by the district or school, such as in lockers or backpacks, during regular instructional hours.

Students in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Discipline for mere possession or use of a personal electronic device may not include loss of instructional time for the student (including suspension or expulsion). However, if the actions taken by a student violate another conduct policy, the student may be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion.

Necessary communications during the school day while on school grounds between students and parents or guardians can be made through the school office.

The superintendent or designee shall ensure this policy is posted on the district website and made available to district personnel, students, parents, guardians, partners who are in school buildings during the school day, and the Oregon Department of Education.

Requests for exemptions to this policy can be submitted in accordance with the process established by the district.  Appeals can be filed in accordance with KL-AR – Public Complaints.

The taking, disseminating, transferring or sharing of obscene, pornographic or otherwise illegal images or photographs, whether by electronic data transfer or otherwise (commonly called texting, sexting, emailing, etc.) may constitute a crime under state and/or federal law. Any person taking, disseminating, transferring or sharing obscene, pornographic or otherwise illegal images or photographs will be reported to law enforcement and/or other appropriate state or federal agencies.

 

END OF POLICY

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Legal Reference(s):

ORS 332.107
ORS 336.840
Oregon Executive Order 25-09

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[1] “Independent communication means communication that does not require assistance or interpretation by an individual who is not part of the conversation, but that may require the use or assistance of an electronic device. ORS 336.840(1).

Code:  JFCEB-AR

Adopted:  5/17/16

 

A “personal electronic device” is a device, not issued by the district, that is capable of electronically communicating, sending, receiving, storing, recording, reproducing, and/or displaying information or data.

Personal electronic devices shall be silenced during instructional time or at any other time where such use of the device would cause a disruption of school activities.

Students may use and possess personal electronic devices on District grounds subject to the following:

1. Personal electronic devices shall not be used in a manner that disrupts the educational process, school programs or activities, or in a manner that violates law, Board policy, administrative regulation or school rules1;
2. The district is not responsible for loss, theft or damage to personal electronic devices brought to district property or district-sponsored events;
3. Personal electronic devices may be used as electronic study aids during the school day if permission is received from the student’s teacher;
4. The use of personal electronic devices in any way to send or receive messages, data or information that would pose a threat to academic integrity, contribute to or constitute academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited;
5. The use of personal electronic devices in any manner that would violate the confidentiality or privacy rights of another individual is strictly prohibited;
6. Students shall comply with any additional school rules as established by the principal and classroom rules as approved by the principal concerning the appropriate use of personal electronic devices.

Social media sites are web or mobile-based applications that permit users to interact over the Internet. Social media sites typically have functionality allowing users to post information representing the user (a “profile”) and provide the ability for a user to share text, audio, image or video data. Examples of social networking sites for the purposes of this document would be but are not limited to: Blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Social media sites allow users to connect and view profile information via a connection between accounts (“friending” or “following”).

Student use of social media sites is subject to the following:

1. All Board policies and ethical expectations for appropriate student behavior must be followed;
2. All social media postings must be respectful and must follow district rules and policies;
3. Posts to any social media site must adhere to all applicable intellectual property and copyright laws;
4. Students should not share personal social media sites that permit social interaction with staff.

This includes becoming “friends” or interacting through personal pages.;

5.  Social media interactions between staff and students and/or parents are
     considered public record, subject to data retention requirements and
     public records requests.

6.  The district will not be responsible for information or comments posted by
     students on social media websites when the student is not using social media
     tools directly related to district activities.;

7.   Students should read and follow Privacy and Terms of Use policies for any site
      they intend to use.

1The taking, disseminating, transferring, or sharing of obscene, pornographic, or otherwise illegal images or photographs, whether by electronic data transfer or otherwise (commonly called texting, sexting, emailing, etc.) may constitute a crime under state and/or federal law. Any person taking, disseminating, transferring, or sharing obscene, pornographic, or otherwise illegal images or photographs will be reported to law enforcement and/or other appropriate state or federal agencies.