October 15: Updated Personal Electronic Device Policy Will Be in Place

Dear Auburn Families,

The Auburn Enlarged City School District wants our students to be engaged in their learning and have appropriate social interaction during the school day.

On Tuesday, October 15, our updated personal electronic device policy will officially be in place. All students in grades K-12 are not permitted to have personal electronic devices during the school day from arrival to dismissal. Students may have personal electronic devices on them, but they must be off or silenced and should not be seen.

Using cell phones and other personal electronic devices during the school day causes issues with behavior and a lack of attention to learning. Many students have their cell phones out during instructional time, resulting in significant educational distractions.

Having access to cell phones during lunch and between classes also contributes to negative social media interaction among students, which has led to physical conflict and, in some cases, emotional distress.

The updated Code of Conduct can be found here: Code of Conduct 9.24.2024

The safety and education of our students are our top priorities, and by limiting distractions during the school day, we hope to limit the harmful effects of phone use during instructional time and reduce negative student interactions.

Thank you,

AECSD Administration
Auburn Enlarged City School District