4095 Use of Cell Phones While Driving District-Owned or District-Supplied Vehicles

In order to minimize safety risks to students caused by the distraction of an employee driver, the district prohibits the use of cell phones or other electronic devices other than bus radios while driving. The district prohibits cell phone usage by employees driving district-owned or district-supplied vehicles when students are passengers.

Employees who are driving district-owned vehicles or district-supplied vehicles, or who are driving on district business are prohibited from using a hand-held electronic communication device to manually compose, send, or read an electronic text message while the motor vehicle is in motion.

A violation of this policy can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

 

Adopted 11/8/10

Revised 12/14/15

Revised 11/14/16

Revised 12/9/19