Except for system wide employees who use a cell phone in the performance of their assigned duties, all school system employees must keep personal cell phones and communication devices turned off during the employee’s assigned teaching / work time.

Employees may use their cell phone or communication device during their scheduled planning time, assigned lunch / dinner time or designated break time as long as it is not used in the presence of students.

Any employee who believes he or she needs to have his or her device turned on during teaching / work time due to an impending emergency situation must receive prior approval from his or her school Principal / Supervisor.

Discipline: Any employee found to be in violation of this Procedure is subject to a one (1) day unpaid suspension from work. Additional violations may result in an extended unpaid suspension or termination.