P723X Cell Phone Policy

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P723X Cell Phone Policy

School Year 2025-2026

Learn About the NYCPS Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

PURPOSE:

To create an environment conducive to learning by minimizing distractions caused by cell phones and other personal internet-enabled electronic devices, ensure the safety and focus of all students during the school day, and follow Education Law §2803, effective August 1, 2025, all New York State schools are required to adopt a policy that prohibits the use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds. An "internet-enabled electronic device" is defined as an electronic device capable of connecting to the internet and enabling the user to access content on the internet. Examples of such devices include cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, iPads, and portable music and entertainment systems.

POLICY STATEMENT:

Students will not be permitted to use or access their personal internet-enabled electronic devices upon arrival at school until the end of the school day. The school day is defined as the period from the moment students enter the school building until the last class of the day ends, including during lunch. The school day starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:20 p.m. Students will be able to use school/NYCPS-issued devices during the school day.

1. COLLECTION/STORAGE

Upon arrival, students must power off their devices.
When the school collects devices…
- A designated collection point, supervised by staff members, will be set up by the Main entrance to the building, between the times 8:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. If students arrive after this window, they will hand in their devices in the P723X office when they receive their late pass. Devices will be stored in a locked cabinet in the main office.
- At the end of the school day, devices will be distributed by school staff by the Main entrance between the times 1:50 p.m. and 2:20 p.m.
- Students with approved early dismissal will retrieve their devices in the P723X office.

2. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, parents or guardians can call Luz Napolitano, Pupil Accounting Secretary at (718) 320-1222 or Sophia Powe, Parent Coordinator at (718)409-6808 to reach their child.
In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, students may access phones in the P723X Site Office to reach their parents or guardians.
In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, the school will use GAMA to communicate information to parents or guardians.
Here is how parents/guardians can access the automated messaging system: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/setup-guide

Parents may also reach out to their child's site directly using the below contact information:

723X@Main 718-320-1222 N. Laboriel B. Dimurro	P723X@BCS 929-348-4584 N. Laboriel J. Fraioli	P723X@909X 929-285-3835 D. Martinez C. Fasolino
P723X@49 718-402-2516 E. Brown C. Fasolino	P723X@189X 18-4096808 M. Perez D. Nowak	P723X@105X 718-320-1222 Luz Napolitano
P723X@338X 718-960-4400 E. Brown A. Hagigal	P723X@Metropolitan 718-542-1180 D. Rodriguez E. Wilson	P723X@927X 718-992-6621 D. Martinez A. Marte

3. EXCEPTIONS

Students are allowed to use their device if they have an individualized education program (IEP) or 504 Plan that includes use of an internet-enabled device and do not have a DOE-issued device for such purposes.
Parents/guardians must contact Belinda DiMurro, 504 Coordinator at (718) 320-1222 if a student requires an exception for reasons such as: medical monitoring/treatment (for example to monitor blood sugar or other similar circumstances), if student is a caregiver, for approved language purposes (such as translation or interpretation services if no other means are available), or where otherwise required by law.
The principal/designee may authorize use for an educational purpose. • Exceptions will be processed and approved within 2-3 business days.

4. DISCIPLINE

Students who use electronic devices in violation of the NYCPS Discipline Code, the school's policy, Chancellor's Regulation A-413, and/or the NYCPS Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy ("IAUSP") will be subject to progressive discipline. This means that the disciplinary responses will escalate based on the nature and frequency of the violation. As provided in the State law, a student may not be suspended solely on the grounds that the student accessed a personal internet-enabled device in violation of school policy. Repeated incidents of insubordination (i.e. refusal to surrender or store device) may result in a suspension if approved by the Office of Safety and Youth Development.

5. OTHER: If lost or stolen

In the unlikely event that an electronic device is stolen or damaged at school, parents can submit a claim to the Comptroller’s Office. More information on submitting a claim is available on the Comptroller’s webpage.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a focused and productive learning environment. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to contact Stephen Martin, Dean at (718) 320-1222.