Code No. 401.12
EMPLOYEE USE OF CELL PHONES
The use of cell phones and other communication devices may be appropriate to provide for the effective and efficient operation of the school district and to help ensure safety and security of people and property while on school district property or engaged in school-sponsored activities.
Employees may possess and use cell phones during the school day as outlined in this policy. Employees should not use cell phones for personal business while on-duty, including staff development times, parent-teacher conferences etc., except in the case of an emergency or during prep time or break/lunch times. Employees are prohibited from using any communication device while operating a school vehicle, except in the case of an emergency or to call for assistance, after the vehicle has been stopped.
School bus drivers are prohibited from using any communication device while operating the bus except in the case of an emergency, or to call for assistance, after the vehicle has been stopped. Any such use must comply with applicable state and federal law and district policies and regulations.
Cell phones are not to be used for conversations involving confidential student or employee information.
Employees violating the policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including discharge. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Legal Reference:
Internal Revenue Comment Notice, 2009-46,
http://www.irs.gov/irb/2009-23_IRB/ar07.html
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 321.276
Cross Reference:
707.5 Internal Controls
707.05 Internal Controls - Procedures
Approved: 9-23-2015
Reviewed:
Revised: 1-25-2023