Portions of Administrative Policy 8.51 are listed below, and the complete policy can be found on the MPS website.

• Students are prohibited from activating, using or displaying electronic communication devices such as cell phones, electronic pagers, or other electronic communication devices while on school premises during the school day (including after-school programs) or while participating in school-related activities off of school premises (for example field trips), other than for approved educational purposes.
• Any electronic communication device that is activated, used, or displayed will be confiscated, inventoried, and stored in a secure location until the school administration holds a conference with the parent or adult student. Any electronic communication device that is activated, used, or displayed in a manner that endangers the safety or emotional well-being of others will be confiscated and held for disciplinary proceedings or turned over to law enforcement.
• In the event that electronic devices are brought to school, the school and school district will not be financially responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Laser pointers are prohibited.
• Cell phones should not be used during the day for any reason and parents should not call or text students at school.

Middle School Students

Personal electronic devices should only be used at the direction of an MSL staff member. Students should store all personal electronic devices prior to entering the classroom. If the device is used or turned on during instructional time the following progression will be used:

• First Offense: Warning by classroom teacher.
• Second Offense: The device will be confiscated and returned to student at the end of the class period.
• Third Offense: Discipline referral. The device will be confiscated and returned to student at the end of the day and student will receive an afterschool detention.
• Fourth Offense: Discipline referral. The device will be confiscated and student’s parent or guardian will be required to pick up the phone, and a cell phone management plan is put in place.
• Additional offenses: Repeated offenses beyond four, or a student’s refusal to follow school staff directives regarding devices, will lead to additional consequences up to suspension.
• Under no circumstances are students allowed to videotape or capture any images of students, staff, or community members without their permission. Failure to comply with this may result in consequences up to suspension and permanent ban from carrying a personal electronic device.