ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE JZK-7/12

Administrative Guidelines for Grades 6-12

TO: All Principals, Administrators, and Supervisory Staff

FROM: Dr. Carol S. Fenn, Division Superintendent

DATE: July 9, 2012

Rockingham County School Board Policy JZK limits the use of student-owned electronic

devices (including but not limited to laptops, iPods, iPads, or cell phones) on School

Board property. When students use the devices contrary to School Board policy, the

following sanctions are provided to promote uniformity in the interpretation of rules to

follow.

First Offense

The administrator, teacher, or bus driver conferences with the student and gives a

warning. The device is confiscated and turned over to a school administrator.

The parent is notified and the student picks up the device after school.

Second Offense

The device is confiscated and turned over to a school administrator. A conference

is held with the student. The student is assigned disciplinary action (BIP/Saturday

School/ISS), the parent is notified of the incident, and the parent must pick up the

device at school.

Third Offense

The device is confiscated and turned over to a school administrator. A conference

is held with the student. The student is assigned 3 days of out-of-school

suspension, the parent is notified of the incident, the parent must pick up the

device at school, and the student loses the privilege to have a device in their

possession at school.

Fourth Offense

The device is confiscated and turned over to a school administrator. A conference

is held with the student. The student is suspended out-of-school for 10 days and

referred to the Superintendent's Disciplinary Committee with a recommendation

for long-term suspension. The parent must pick up the device at school.