Cell Phone Policy & Waiver

Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones and other electronic devices (e.g., smart watch, iPad, iPod, mp3, etc.) WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AT SCHOOL or any school related function such as Trails, clubs, camping trips, field trips, going-outs or on the bus to/from school.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all staff and students at Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School are aware of the expectations surrounding student electronic devices during the school day.

While school administration and staff understand that cell phones (including relevant electronic devices, e.g., smart watch, iPod, iPad, MP3, etc.) are prevalent, convenient and a part of day-to-day life for many students, their use during the school day is often a distraction to the classroom, learning environment and the safe operation of the school. The school currently provides computer technology for student’s educational use when necessary (exception: MAC student laptops).

Students that do have cell phones for emergency purposes or under special circumstances (multi-home transitions) must surrender the equipment to their classroom teacher or the front office upon arrival for storage until the end of the school day.

All electronic devices will be confiscated if used in violation of this policy. Staff will enforce the following consequences for any violations of this policy:

1st offense: The electronic device will be confiscated and brought to the office. The student can pick it up in the office at the end of the school day, Trails, or team practices – whichever is later.

2nd offense: The electronic device will be confiscated and brought to the office. The parent will be notified and can pick it up in the office after school.

3rd offense: The electronic device will be confiscated and brought to the office. The parent will be notified and can pick it up in the office after school. The student and parent meet with the Executive Director.

Device Waiver of Liability
I, the undersigned, am the parent or legal guardian of a student enrolled at Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School (the “School”). I hereby acknowledge that the School has a NO CELL PHONE AT SCHOOL POLICY and understand the consequences for a violation of this policy. As such, Lewis & Clark Montessori will extend a special privilege in allowing them to store a cell phone or electronic device (collectively, the “Device”) on the Schools premises as the result of 1) confiscation due to violation of “No Cell Phone at School” policy or 2) student needs to possess Device for personal or emergency purpose before or after the school day.

In consideration of the privilege to store the Devices at the School, I, for myself and any personal representative, heirs, and next of kin, hereby agree to the following:

ACCEPTANCE OF RISK. I understand that the School has neither intended nor designed its premises to be used as a Device storage for students, and I acknowledge that the School does not make any warranty or representation of any kind regarding the storage containers or the security of the Device. I acknowledge and agree that the School will have no responsibility for the safekeeping of the Device and that such storage does not create any type of bailment or related obligations on the part of the School. Therefore, I agree to assume full responsibility for, and risk of, property damage while I store the Device at the School.

INSURANCE. I acknowledge that the School’s insurance will not insure the Device against damage, theft, casualty, or loss of any kind.

RELEASE. I agree to and do hereby release, acquit, forever discharge, and covenant not to sue the School and/or its Board of Directors, Executive Director, employees, or volunteers (collectively, “Releasees”) from any and all liability to me, my personal representative, heirs, and next of kin for any loss, theft, damage, destruction, claim, demands, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) in connection with my storage of the Device at the School. I understand and hereby acknowledge that if the Device is damaged, lost, stolen, or destroyed for any reason or by any cause, including but not limited to acts of God, nature, weather, fire, theft, or otherwise, my only recourse will be any insurance that I have secured.

INDEMNIFICATION. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the School and releases from any loss, liability, theft, damage, or cost that may be incurred (including damage that the Device may cause to third-party property) due to my storage of the Device at the School.
INSPECTIONS. I understand and hereby acknowledge that any inspection by the School or its representatives of the property on which the Device is stored is solely for the benefit of the School and not for my benefit or on my behalf.

ABANDONED DEVICE. I agree that the Device may be presumed by the School to be abandoned if they remain on School property more than fifteen (15) days past the last day of school indicated below unless another agreement has been arranged in writing with the School. The School may dispose of a abandoned Device determined by the School to be of no value; otherwise, the School may, after making reasonable efforts to notify me in writing of the abandoned Device (but no earlier than fifteen (15) days thereafter), at its sole discretion, donate the Device to charity

CONTACT PERSON. I agree to provide a contact person and a phone number in my absence so that, in the event of an emergency, the contact person will be responsible for the Device. I further expressly agree that this Release, Waiver, and Indemnity Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted. I have discussed the details of this agreement with my student (listed below) and ensure that they understand and are aware of the policy and consequences for violation.
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Parent's Name: Parent's Name: First Middle Last
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