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such problems and obtain treatment without fear of arrest or being
reported to law enforcement authorities.
Drug and Alcohol Use
To provide for the development and safety of our students, the district
is committed to a comprehensive prevention program which includes:
supporting fostering abstinence of students, requiring active
participation of students and staff, involving parents, and encouraging
the cooperation of collaboration of community organizations and local
law enforcement agencies.
Staff members will be given clear guidelines on how they should
handle cases of suspected and known drug and alcohol use. School
personnel will make every effort to encourage young people who have
problems with drug and alcohol use to seek help. The schools will
provide referrals for treatment and counseling of children as well as
their families.
Drug and alcohol use by young people is an issue for the whole
community; therefore, the schools will work in close communication
and cooperation with other agencies.
Smoking and Tobacco Use
Students shall not be permitted to use or to possess tobacco products or
tobacco paraphernalia, including electronic cigarettes, while on school
grounds, in the school buildings, on school buses, or during any other
time that the student is under the direct administrative jurisdiction of
the school, whether on or off the school grounds.
This will include all
areas on or adjacent to all of District 5 properties on both sides of
Highway 290
. Any student caught smoking in this area will be subject
to the published discipline code. This policy will be in effect at
anytime before, during, or after school on each day school is in session.
Examples of smoking paraphernalia are lighters, matches, rolling paper,
and/or anything that can be used in the act of smoking. School
administrators will develop procedures consistent with the discipline
code of the district in order to enforce this policy (see Discipline Code).
If necessary, law enforcement will be notified.
Drug Testing
Any student under the suspicion of drug use will be required to take a
drug test, paid for by the school, within 48 hours. If tested positive,
discipline will be issued per the school discipline code.
