Important Update for BCSC Families
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, the Batesville Community School Corporation has updated its cell phone policy to comply with the new Indiana law.
Estudiantes’ phones must be off, away, and stored from the first bell to the last bell of the school day, with limited exceptions outlined in the policy.
Please review the letter from Superintendent Dr. Katy Eastes for important details. Thank you for your partnership as we work together to create focused learning environments for our students.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, I want to ensure that all families are aware of changes in Indiana law regarding cell phone use for all of our students during the school day.
Per the state law, la Corporación Escolar Comunitaria de Batesville (BCSC) has revised its personal communication device policy to comply with state requirements.
BCSC Cell Phone Policy
Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, cell phone use rules are as follows: ·
Students will not be permitted to have cell phones on their persons at any time during the school day, with a few exceptions:
· Students who REQUIRE their cell phone as part of their individual education program (IEP) or for verified medical purposes as part of their 504 plan will be exempt from this requirement, but will still be expected to only use the phone for that specific purpose.
· Phones must be powered off and stored appropriately (according to each building’s established procedures) and remain there from the first bell to the last bell of the school day.
· Students are permitted to:
· Use their phones on a BCSC school bus while riding to and from school, on corporation property outside the school day, during after-school activities at the discretion of the adult in charge, or on a school bus during school-sponsored activities outside the school day at the discretion of the bus driver.
· Retrieve their phones when leaving campus for an appointment, an Ivy Tech class, work-based learning, or the Southeastern Career Center, but must return the phones to the appropriate storage area immediately upon returning to the building.
Parents who need to get a message to their student during the school day may call the school office, and the message will be relayed to the student. If a student needs to call home, they may visit the school office to make that request.
Each building will develop its own discipline policies surrounding this issue. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to the respective principal.
Thank you for your cooperation in making this transition a smooth one. We appreciate your assistance in helping BCSC follow state law.
Dr. Katy Estes
BCSC Superintendent
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