Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/12/2019 - 6:30 PM
Category: BOARD POLICIES, FIRST READING
Type: Action
Subject: 9.4 First Reading: New Board Policy 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices
Strategic Plan:
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
5131.8 .BP.pdf
Summary: New policy reflects NEW LAW (AB 272) which authorizes boards to limit or prohibit student use of smartphones while at school or while under the supervision and control of a district employee, except under specified circumstances (i.e., in an emergency, with permission of teacher or administrator, when directed by student's health care provider, when required by student's individualized education program). Policy also addresses reasonable search of students' mobile communication devices, employees' authority to confiscate a device, and discipline for off-campus use of a mobile communication device which poses a threat of danger to the safety of students, staff, or district property or substantially disrupts school activities.
Funding:
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the first reading of Board Policy 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jeff Youskievicz - Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:
Jesse M. Najera - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Mark Staggs Moved, Member Brian Boatwright seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the first reading of Board Policy 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0