A “personal communication device” is a device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor.

The use of cellular phones by students on school premises is not allowed during other instructional times. If the cellular phone or other device emits a sound, or vibration, or displays a message, whether or not it is answered, it is considered to be in use.

Possession of a cellular phone or other communication device is not a violation of this policy if the phone or device is kept turned off, concealed and out of sight in a purse, pocket, book bag, locker, or automobile and is not in use during the instructional time.

Students who use the camera component of the cell phone inappropriately will be subject to additional disciplinary measures, as well as reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency, if deemed appropriate.

Students are to leave radios, electronic games IPODS, MP3 players, CD players, two –way radios, cameras, etc. at home unless they are being used as part of their educational curriculum.

It is against state law to use beepers during the school day. TCA 49-6-4214.

The Grundy County School System is not responsible for lost or stolen cell phones, personal communication devices, or personal electronic devices.

First Offense: If personal communication and electronic device is taken up during the morning hours, it will be turned in to the school administration and held till the end of the school day. If phone is taken up in the afternoon hours, phone will be held till end of school hours the following school day. Personal communication and electronic device will need to be picked up by legal parent/guardian.

Second Offense: Personal communication and electronic device will be taken up and held, by the school administration, until student completes two (2) days of afterschool suspension/tutoring, (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.) during 21^st Century time. Personal communication and electronic device will need to be picked up by legal parent/guardian.

Third Offense: Personal communication and electronic device will be taken up and held by the school administration till the last day of the school year. Personal communication and electronic device will need to be picked up by legal parent/guardian.