Posted by: Brandon Pelkey, Superintendent
Date: 8/12/25
New York State Education Department (SED) Guidelines on Device Use
In response to updated guidance from SED, Malone Central School District has revised its cell phone and internet-enabled device policy. Our original ban, which went into effect in July 2023, remains in place—with new clarifications required by the state.
Policy Overview
Devices are prohibited during all parts of the school day, including lunch, recess, and passing periods.
Secondary students must store devices in school-issued lockers.
1st offense: phone turned into the main office, returned at day’s end.
2nd offense: parent must retrieve the phone.
Further offenses: the student must turn in the device to the office each morning.
Elementary students must keep devices in backpacks throughout the school day.
How to Contact Your Child During the Day
Parents and guardians can reach students through the following methods:
School Office Phone:
Davis: 518-483-7802
Flanders: 518-483-7803
St. Joseph’s: 518-483-7806
MMS: 518-483-7801
Franklin Academy: 518-483-7807
Emergency calls via the classroom phone system
Written messages delivered by school staff
This contact information will also be shared annually and at the time of student enrollment.
We appreciate your support in helping us create a focused and distraction-free learning environment for all students.
For questions or concerns, please contact your child's building principal.