STUDENT PERSONNEL
Series 500
Policy Title: Smoking – Drinking - Drugs Code No. 502.7
The Board prohibits the distribution, dispensing, manufacture, possession, use, or being under the influence of beer, wine, alcohol, tobacco, other controlled substances, or “look alike” substances that appear to be tobacco, beer, wine, alcohol or controlled substances (including vaping, juuling, or other smoking alternatives) by students while on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the School District; while on school owned and/or operated school or chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from school grounds if the misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management, and welfare of the School District.
The Board believes such illegal, unauthorized, or contraband materials generally cause material and substantial disruption to the school environment or present a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, or visitors.
Violation of this policy by students will result in disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion. Use, purchase, or being in possession of cigarettes, tobacco or tobacco products (including vaping, juuling, or other smoking alternative devices) for those under the age of eighteen, may be reported to the local law enforcement authorities. Possession, use, or being under the influence of beer, wine, alcohol, and/or of a controlled substance may also be reported to the local law enforcement authorities.
Students who violate the terms of this policy may be required to satisfactorily complete a substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by the School Board. If such student fails to satisfactorily complete such a program, the student may be subject to discipline including suspension or expulsion.
The Board believes the substance abuse prevention program will include:
It is the responsibility of the Superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Approved: March 25, 2003
Reviewed: June 11, 2019
Revised: June 11, 2019
Legal Reference: 34 C.F.R. Pt. 86; Iowa Code §§ 123.46; 124; 279.8, .9; 453A; 281 I.A.C. 12.3(6); .5(3)(e), .5(4)(e), .5(5)(e).
Cross Reference: 502 Student Rights and Responsibilities; 503 Student Discipline; 507 Student Health and Well-Being.