Cell phone policy
Waller Independent School District

Revised: November 10, 2003

The District prohibits the use of all telecommunication devices, including cellular phones and pagers/beepers, at all schools and school-sponsored or school-related activities on or off school property, during the instructional school day. Students shall be allowed to possess such devices; however, such devices must not be visible and must remain turned off during the instructional school day.

Students who violate this policy shall be subject to established disciplinary measures, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

When electronic devices are confiscated, the following documentation shall be obtained:

1. date of confiscation

2. time of confiscation

3. location of confiscation

4. name of the person confiscating the device

5. name and address of the student possessing the device

6. name of owner if different than student

7. description of the device including serial number

The student's parent, guardian, or nonstudent owner may pick up the device from the school after showing proof of ownership. If devices are not claimed by the end of the school year, the student's parent, guardian, and company whose name and address appear on the device shall be given 30 days prior notice of the District's intent to dispose of the device in a surplus property auction.

The District shall not assume responsibility for these items if they are damaged, lost, or stolen.