Policies and Regulations

Security of Buildings and Grounds: Cellular Phones and other Portable Telecommunications Devices

The use of beepers or similar portable telecommunications devices, such as cellular telephones, walkie-talkies, or other hand-held computing devices (when such device is being used as a communication device), by any person on property (including vehicles) controlled by the School Board to engage in unlawful or unauthorized activity is prohibited.

All possession or use of beepers or similar portable telecommunication devices such as cellular telephones, walkie talkies, or other hand-held computing devices (when such device is being used as a communication device) shall be regulated and/or prohibited by the Superintendent in written regulation as he deems necessary to prevent disruption of instruction and maintain order on school property and at school activities.

Middle and High school students may use portable telecommunications devices after the instructional day as long as such telecommunication devices are not activated or used inside School Board buildings unless use inside School Board buildings is specifically permitted by school administration and in accordance with Regulation 5-36.8.

Editor's Note
For possession or use of such devices by students on school property during the school day, see Regulation 5-36.8 (Possession of Cellular Telephone, Beeper and Other Portable Telecommunications Device).

Legal Reference:
Code of Va., § 22.1-279.6 (B), as amended, Board Guidelines and Model Policies for Codes of Student Conduct; School Board Regulations

Adopted by School Board:          February 16, 1993
Amended by School Board:        February 6, 2001
Amended by School Board:        June 11, 2002
Amended by School Board:        June 8, 2004    
Amended by School Board:        September 5, 2007
Amended by School Board:        June 2, 2009