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12 <br /> Rhonda Rath said that OCS has adopted a budget based on its spring request to <br /> commissioners. She said the district is being conservative and thoughtful in spending, <br /> continuously reviewing departmental budgets and scaling back where appropriate while <br /> prioritizing student outcomes. She said the district began the year with a $3.1 million fund balance <br /> and anticipates adding to it, though the audit is not yet complete. <br /> Slide #4 <br /> Cell Phone Policy <br /> Sheldon Lanier, OCS Chief Equity and Student Achievement Officer, continued the <br /> presentation: <br /> Slide #5 <br /> Policy 4318: Use of Wireless Communication Devices <br /> Link to Policy <br /> The Board of Education recognizes that cellular phones and other wireless <br /> communication devices,including medical communication devices,have <br /> became an important tool through which parents communicate with their <br /> children. Therefore,students are permitted to possess such devices on school <br /> property so long as the devices are not activated,used,displayed or visible <br /> during instructional time or any time that causes a meaningful disruption or <br /> distraction,or as otherwise directed by school rules or authorized school <br /> personnel. Wireless communication devices include,but are not limited to, <br /> cellular phones,electronic devices with internet capability,paging devices, <br /> two-way radios and similar devices. <br /> '-j ENGAGE.CHALLENGE. 1HSPIRF <br /> Sheldon Lanier reported that Orange County Schools' Policy 4318 was already aligned <br /> with the new state law. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked what the consequences are if a student repeatedly violates <br /> the policy. <br />