Electronic Devices

At Governor Mifflin School District, we understand the importance of students having electronic devices, such as cell phones and smart watches, for communication and safety reasons.  Unfortunately, these devices also present a large distraction in school as students send text  messages, use social media, take photographs, and record videos of one another. We ask that you reiterate to your child the importance of focusing on school while they are at school.
It is the district’s expectation that if a student brings a cell phone, smart phone, smart watch, or electronic device to school, they do so at their own risk. The district will take no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones or for any electronic device. Should a student bring: a smart phone, cell phone, or any device that can take photographs; record, play, or edit audio or video data; store, transmit or receive messages or images; or provide a wireless, unfiltered connection to the internet,  it is the district’s expectation that cell phone use during class time is for instructional purposes and at the discretion of the teacher.

To maintain a safe, respectful, and legally compliant learning environment for all students and staff, any electronic device that allows for live or recorded audio listening is strictly prohibited on school grounds, on school buses, and at school-sponsored events. These devices pose a significant risk to the privacy of students and staff, as they may inadvertently or intentionally capture conversations without consent.

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), schools are required to protect the privacy of student educational records and personally identifiable information.  Unauthorized recording or live audio transmission in classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and other school settings violate FERPA protections and district privacy expectations.

It is the expectation that Governor Mifflin parents/caregivers support the administration in upholding these expectations by not calling or texting your child during the school day. In case of an emergency, please call your child’s school’s main office. Students who use their cell phone or electronic device inside the school building or on the school premises during school hours will be subject to discipline as outlined in the Governor Mifflin School District’s Code of Conduct.