CELL PHONES
Board Policy #443.5 (Partial)
The School District of Albany shall
allow middle school and high school students to possess cellular
telephones during the school day on school premises and at school
sponsored activities under the following conditions:
1. Students who bring cellular
telephones to school are responsible for keeping their telephones TURNED
OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT during the instructional day.
2. High school students may use their
cell phone responsibly prior to 7:50am, during lunch, and after the
final bell at the end of the day. This privilege will be revoked if
misused. The rule regarding cell phones being turned off during
instructional time will be strictly enforced.
Teachers, bus drivers, coaches or any
Albany School District Staff member have the authority to limit, or
confiscate an electronic device at their discretion.