NKC schools to crack down on ‘tremendous distraction’ of cell phones in classroom
Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:35 AM CDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - North Kansas City Schools announced new enforcement procedures for limiting cell phone use at school.
The school district stated that from 7:43 a.m.-2:40 p.m., “student cell phone use is prohibited during class time (Bell to bell).”
Cell phones are only to be used before or after school, during a passing period or during lunch.
The following are consequences for violating the school district’s cell phone procedures:
| 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confiscation | Confiscation | Confiscation | Confiscation |
| Parent Contact | Parent Contact | Parent Contact | Parent Meeting |
| Student Pickup | Parent Pickup | Detention | Suspension |
| Parent Pickup | Parent Pickup |
Students will be able to check their messages between classes, before and after school, and during their lunch period, the school district stated.
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