Telecommunications Policy

In compliance with Kentucky Law, the Board of Education recognizes the growing presence of telecommunication devices in students' lives. To maintain an optimal learning environment the use of all telecommunication devices is strictly prohibited during instructional time. This policy establishes clear guidelines to support student focus, engagement, and academic success while minimizing disruptions.
Violations of this policy will result in progressive disciplinary actions, which include:
• (1st Offense): Verbal warning
• (2nd Offense): Confiscation of the device for the remainder of the class period.
• (3rd Offense): Confiscation of the device for a full instructional day and parent notification.
• (4th Offense): The students telecommunication device will be required to be turned into a centralized location upon arrival at school and may be picked up at school dismissal for 9 calendar weeks. Local schools may utilize other methods to limit access for the 9-week period.
• (5th Offense): The student will be strictly prohibited from having a telecommunication device on school grounds for one semester or 18 weeks.