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Friday, 01 June 2007 19:00 |
Use of Electronic Communications and Media Devices in School Motion
Whereas, cellphones, BlackBerries, PDAs and smartphones now form an integral part everyday communication and the Internet is a common source of entertainment and information for almost everyone, including students; and
Whereas, these devices have the ability to be used as cameras, video recorders, phones and often have internet access; and
Whereas, there are presently no systemwide rules or regulations governing the use of electronic communications and media devices;
Therefore, be it resolved:
(a) That all schools include provisions in their codes of conduct to ensure that all personal communication devices will be powered off and stored out of view during an instructional class and other areas in the school, unless otherwise authorized by the principal;
(b) That staff provide a report to the Board no later than 30 November 2007 concerning possible changes to policy regarding the use of all communication devices on school premises, based on experience with the recommended changes to school codes of conduct, and with regard to recommendations to be developed by the Ontario Principals Council.
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