FILE: GAMI
EMPLOYEE USE OF ELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES
Bogalusa City School Board employees may possess an electronic telecommunication device in any elementary, middle, or high school building, or on the grounds thereof or in any school bus used to transport public school students, but must not have them turned on or use them during instructional time, or while on duty, or in the presence of students, except in an emergency. An emergency is defined as an actual or imminent threat to public health or safety, which may result in loss of life, injury, or property damage. Furthermore, camera phones with video and/or still photography capabilities, voice-recording capabilities, or future technological improvements and/or still equivalent equipment may not be used unless authorized by the school principal or his/her designee. A violation of these provisions may be grounds for disciplinary actions, including but not limited to, dismissal of the employee.
PERSONAL CELLULAR PHONE USE
The use of cellular telephones by Bogalusa City School Board personnel during normal working hours on a school campus must be approved by the principal of that campus. Except as noted, the use of cellular telephones by Bogalusa City School Board personnel during instructional time shall be strictly prohibited. A violation of these provisions may be grounds for disciplinary actions, including but not limited to, dismissal of the employee.
EMPLOYER PROVIDED CELLULAR PHONES
The Bogalusa City School Board may provide cell phones to employees to ensure the safety of the educational community and school clientele, as well as to enhance all facets of school operations and procedures to improve the efficiency of the school district. The Superintendent shall designate those employees who may be issued cell phones, based on the employees’ duties and responsibilities.
Cell phones are not a personal benefit, nor a primary mode of personal communication. Cell phones must be used for school-related business only. While School Board-owned cell phones are not to be used for personal calls, should such calls occur, the School Board shall be reimbursed for all personal calls as well as a prorata share of assessed fees and charges. Employees shall reimburse the School Board within ten (10) days of the billing notice by the School Board.
School Board personnel shall monitor use of the School Board-owned cell phones on a monthly basis for propriety and reasonableness of phone use.
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§14:40.3, 17:81, 17:239
Bogalusa City School Board