COLUMBIANA, Ala. (AP) — The Shelby County School Board votes to stiffen the penalties for students who are caught with cell phones in class.
The board voted Thursday night to give students an in-school suspension on the first offense, out-of-school suspension on the second. Then, on the third offense, middle and high school students will be sent to Shelby County Alternative School.
The policy calls for students to store cell phones in their lockers or cars. If seen or heard in class, it will be taken away and given to an administrator.
The changes will be added to the 2009-10 Student Code of Conduct and Attendance.
The board also wants to stop “sexting” in class, the practice of sending nude or seminude photos by cell phones.
Lifestyle
June 26, 2009
Shelby school system to get tougher on cell phones
- Lifestyle
-
-
Nearly 1 in 20 US adults over 50 have fake knees
Doctors know the number of knee replacement operations has surged in the past decade, especially in baby boomers.
-
NYC sewage plant to offer Valentine's Day tours
It may not smell like a rose but a New York City sewage plant is offering tours for lovers on Valentine's Day.
-
Viral video: Grizzly bear cub, wolf cub play together
It’s like something out of a children's book: A bear cub meets a wolf cub and they become the best of friends. Even though they are different species and ferocious predators, the unlikely couple stays pals for life.
-
Forget fast food toys: 'Lorax' gets green tie-ins
-
10 most romantic hotels in the U.S.
Valentine’s Day will be here soon, and a romantic getaway may be just what the heart needs. TripAdvisor has released its list of the 10 most romantic hotels in the country, based on travelers’ reviews about the beautiful scenery, friendly staffs and romantic amenities like hot tubs and fireplaces.
- Teen comforts premature babies, cancer patients
-
Limestone's future: FBLA students helping others in Limestone County
- Queen clinic at Rodeo Arena
- Athens students designs make it to Fashion Week
-
Alabama Shakes to play Hangout Music Fest
- More Lifestyle Headlines
-
Denver's Largest-Ever Drug Bust Nets Dozens
Marines: No Punishment for Nazi-like Flag
Vets Look to Translate Military Skills Into Jobs
Expert: Removing LA School's Staff 'Appropriate'
Raw Video: School Bus Burst Into Flames
LA School Reopens Amid Sex Abuse Scandal
$25B Settlement Reached Over Foreclosure Abuses
Pentagon: Allow Women Closer to Front Lines
Obama Gives Education Waivers to 10 States
Giffords Aide to Run for Her Seat
LA School in Sex Abuse Scandal Reopens
Winter Slamming North Asia, Parts of Europe
Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment of Homs
States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-abuse Settlement
Raw Video: Italy's Mount Etna Bursts Into Life
Greeks March; Angry Despite Debt Deal
Raw Video: U.S. Pullout Celebration
Raw Video: Annual Empire State Building Run-Up
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
