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Shelter Island policy details enforcement, exceptions: first offense submits device to superintendent; IEP, medical and translation needs exempted
Summary
The adopted policy specifies first- and repeated-violation procedures and lists documented exceptions — IEP/504, medical devices, ELL translation, caregiving responsibilities, or administration-approved emergency access — while reiterating the state law limit on suspensions.
The Board-adopted policy sets a graduated enforcement approach for unauthorized device use. According to the Superintendent’s presentation, "the device will be turned into the Superintendent and the student will have to pick up the phone at the end of the day" for a first offense; repeated violations require a parent or guardian to pick up the device and require the student to check in their phone each morning for two weeks.
The policy includes documented exceptions: devices may be permitted when identified in a student’s IEP or 504 Plan; for medical needs such as diabetes monitoring; for English-language learners who need translation services; for students with family caregiving responsibilities; or when Administration grants clearance for a family emergency. Dr. Brian Doelger also reminded the Board that, in line with New York State law, students may not be suspended out-of-school solely for improper device use.
