Federal Law requires that
parents and students be notified in writing annually about the district
discipline policy regarding drugs and alcohol. Ours is as follows:
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The use of
illicit drugs and unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful.
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No student shall
consume or have in his possession any alcoholic beverage on any school grounds,
or immediately prior to, or while engaged in, or scheduled to be engaged in,
any school activity, or while on the way to, or from, school or a school
activity.
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Students under
the influence, or in possession of, drugs/alcohol illegally will be subject to
the following actions:
1.
They will be
removed from the class or activity where they will be isolated from others.
2.
The student's
parent, guardians, or other designated responsible persons will be notified.
3.
Law enforcement
officials may be contacted and the facts reported to them
4.
Consequences: a)
long-term suspension or suspension for the remainder of the semester or
expulsion; or b) students who agree to a drug/alcohol assessment by a
Drug/Alcohol Counselor to determine if a chemical problem exists, and who agree
to follow the recommendations made by the assessment counselor during the
follow-up conference, may be placed on a short-term suspension.
- Students taking prescribed
medication must be able to produce a doctor's authorization if requested to do
so.
- Compliance with standards
of conduct is mandatory.
