On July 15, 2024, the Winnebago Public School Board of Education amended and approved disciplinary consequences for both Electronic Device Violations and Vaping incidents.
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
Winnebago Public Schools moved to ban all portable wireless device use for students at WPS for the 2024-2025 school year. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of cell phones, I-watches and personal laptops and tablets. The ban is in effect for all students from the time students arrive until the end of the school day. The policy is not in effect during practices and after school activities. Coaches and sponsors will use their own discretion for their sport/activity.
This policy will be in effect for all areas of the building, at all times, during the school day and will be strictly enforced by all employees of the school district. To deter the use of these electronic devices, strict consequences have been put into place. They are as follows:
1st Offense: 3 days in-school suspension.
2nd Offense: 5 days out-of-school suspension
3rd Offense: 10 days out-of-school suspension.
Drugs/Vapes
WPS has also revised consequences for vaping on school grounds. All vaping by school-age students is illegal under Tribal, State and Federal law. Illegal and extremely dangerous drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, are sometimes found in vapes. In order to protect our students, WPS has instituted the following consequences:
1st Offense: 10 days out-of-school suspension.
2nd Offense: Consideration for expulsion.
At Winnebago Public School, our primary functions are to keep our kids safe and educate them to be successful members of our community and society. These actions will help to keep all students safe and keep them engaged in the learning that will directly impact their future.