401.12R1-Employee Use of Cell Phone-Regulation

Code #401.12R1

Employee Use of Cell Phone-Regulation

1. Cell phones shall be used in a manner that does not disrupt instruction and should not be used during school-sponsored programs, meetings, in-services, or other events where there exists a reasonable expectation of quiet attentiveness unless there is a reason of personal health or safety involved.
    
2. Cell phones should not be used to transmit confidential student or personal information either verbally or written. 
    
3. Employees are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving as part of their work duties, unless in the case of an emergency, unless the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the gear is in park. 

Legal References:         Iowa Code § 279.8; § 321.276  

Cross References:

503.09              Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices

503.09-R(1)      Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices - Regulation

707.05              Internal Controls

707.05-R(1)      Internal Controls - Procedures

Adopted:   05/12/2026

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