Butte School District

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5630

Employee Use of Cellular Phones and Other Electronic Devices

The Board recognizes that the use of cellular telephones and other electronic communication devices is appropriate to help ensure the safety and security of District property, students, staff, and others while on District property or engaged in District-sponsored activities. To this end, the Board authorizes the purchase and employee use of such devices, as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Costs in excess of the cell phone budget shall be the responsibility of the director, principal or employee.

Use of cellular telephones and other electronic communication devices in violation of Board policies, administrative regulations, and/or state/federal laws will result in discipline up to and including dismissal.

District employees are prohibited from using cell phones or other electronic communication devices while driving or otherwise operating District-owned motor vehicles, or while driving or otherwise operating personally-owned vehicles when transporting students on school-sponsored activities.

Use of Personal Cell Phones and Communication Devices

In no event shall an employee’s use of a cell phone interfere with the employee’s job obligations and responsibilities. If such use is determined to have interfered with an employee’s obligations and responsibilities, the employee may be disciplined in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and Board policies.

Policy History:
Adopted on: 03/21/11
Reviewed on:
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