I.  PURPOSE 

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe and healthful environment for employees, students, and visitors and list actions that will be taken for student violations of the Drug-Free Workplace and Drug-Free School policy.

II.  GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

A violation of this policy occurs when any student uses or possesses alcohol, toxic substances, medical cannabis, non intoxicating cannabinoids, edible cannabinoid products, or controlled substances in any school location.

III. PROCEDURES

1. Due to developmental differences between elementary, middle, and secondary students, the District’s enforcement procedures differ.
    
2. The enforcement procedures for elementary school students may be separated or combined into tobacco violations including tobacco, nicotine, and other non-THC vapes and drug violations, including but not limited to marijuana, THC, and cannabinoid products.
    
3. The enforcement procedures for elementary school students shall be as follows for tobacco violations:
    
   1. The first tobacco violation shall result in a parent conference. Supportive Requirements: The school will develop a cooperative plan with the family, including education and consequences of tobacco use, in an effort to avoid further violations.
       
   2. The second tobacco violation shall result in one (1) day of out-of-school suspension and a parent conference. The student may be referred to the counselor, social worker, or psychologist, who may recommend additional support or education.
       
   3. The third tobacco violation shall result in up to three (3) days of out-of-school suspension, a parent conference, and referral to appropriate resources.
       
4. The enforcement procedures for elementary school students shall be as follows for drug violations:
    
   1. The first drug violation shall result in a parent conference, referral to the building Student Support Team, and potential suspension of one day. Supportive Requirements: The school will develop a cooperative plan with the family, including education and consequences of drug use, in an effort to avoid further violations.
       
   2. The second drug violation shall result in up to five (5) days of out-of-school suspension, a parent conference, referral to the building Student Support Team, and a possible police referral. Support Requirements: Student must meet with the counselor, social worker, or psychologist and will be referred to appropriate resources.
       
   3. The third drug violation shall result in up to ten (10) days of out-of-school suspension with potential referral for expulsion, a parent conference, a police referral, and referral to the building Student Support Team. Support Requirements: Student must confer with a chemical health specialist for a screening interview and, if warranted, participate in a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the resulting recommendations. This must be completed, or scheduled, prior to the school reentry conference. Failure to comply with this or the chemical health screening or assessment recommendations may result in further disciplinary action.
       
5. The enforcement procedures for middle school students may be separated or combined into tobacco violations including tobacco, nicotine, and other non-THC vapes and drug violations, including but not limited to marijuana, THC, and cannabinoid products.
    
6. The enforcement procedures for middle school students shall be as follows for tobacco violations:
    
   1. The first tobacco violation shall result in a parent conference. Supportive Requirements: The student must confer with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist, who may recommend additional support or education, such as participation in tobacco discussions or diversion classes.
       
   2. The second tobacco violation shall result in one (1) day of out-of-school suspension and parent conference. The student must confer with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist, who may recommend additional support or education, such as participation in tobacco discussions or diversion classes.
       
   3. The third tobacco violation shall result in up to three (3) days of out-of-school suspension, parent conference, referral to appropriate resources, and possible police referral. The student must confer with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist, who may recommend additional support or education, such as participation in tobacco discussions or diversion classes.
       
7. The enforcement procedures for middle school students shall be as follows for drug violations:
    
   1. The first drug violation shall result in a parent conference, police referral, and referral to the building Student Support Team (which includes a pre-assessment) and potential suspension of one day. Support Requirements: Student must confer with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist for a screening interview and, if warranted, participate in a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the resulting recommendations. This must be completed, or scheduled, prior to the school reentry conference. Failure to comply with this or the chemical health screening or assessment recommendations may result in further disciplinary action.
       
   2. The second drug violation shall result in up to five (5) days of out-of-school suspension, a parent conference, a police referral, and referral to the building Student Support Team. Support Requirements: Student must confer with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist for a screening interview and, if warranted, participate in a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the resulting recommendations. This must be completed, or scheduled, prior to the school reentry conference. Failure to comply with this or the chemical health screening or assessment recommendations may result in further disciplinary action.
       
   3. The third drug violation shall result in up to ten (10) days of out-of-school suspension with potential referral for expulsion, a parent conference, a police referral, and referral to the building Student Support Team. A chemical dependency evaluation is required. Support Requirements: Student must confer with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist for a screening interview and participate in a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the resulting recommendations. This must be completed, or scheduled, prior to the school reentry conference. Failure to comply with this or the chemical health screening or assessment recommendations may result in further disciplinary action.
       
8. The enforcement procedures for high school students may be separated or combined into tobacco violations including tobacco, nicotine, and other non-THC vapes and drug violations, including but not limited to marijuana, THC, and cannabinoid products.
    
9. The enforcement procedures for high school students shall be as follows for tobacco violations:
    
   1. The first tobacco violation shall result in a police referral. Supportive Requirements: The student must participate in a conference at school with a parent and a principal. The student must confer with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist, who may recommend additional support or education, such as participation in tobacco discussions or diversion classes.
       
   2. The second tobacco violation shall result in three (3) to six (6) days of out-of-school suspension and a police referral. Prior to reinstatement to classes, the student must participate in a conference at school with a parent and principal. Supportive Requirement: The student must work with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist to develop an individual plan that addresses the student’s needs.
       
   3. The third tobacco violation shall result in seven (7) to nine (9) days of out-of-school suspension. The student must continue working with the chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist on their individual plan and follow any proposed revisions.
       
10. The enforcement procedures for high school students shall be as follows for drug violations:
     
    1. The first drug violation shall result in a law enforcement referral with the potential of suspension of up to three (3) days. The student and a parent must participate in a principal's conference. Support Requirements: Student must confer with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist for a screening interview and, if warranted, participate in a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the resulting recommendations. This must be completed, or scheduled, prior to the school reentry conference. Failure to comply with this or the chemical health screening or assessment recommendations may result in further disciplinary action.
        
    2. The second drug violation shall result in up to nine (9) days of out-of-school suspension, a law enforcement referral and a potential referral for expulsion. Prior to reinstatement to classes, the student and a parent must participate in a principal's conference. Support Requirements: Student must confer with a chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist for a screening interview and, if warranted, participate in a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the resulting recommendations. This must be completed or scheduled prior to the school reentry conference. Failure to comply with this or the chemical health screening or assessment recommendations may result in further disciplinary action.
        
    3. The third drug violation shall result in up to ten (10) days of out-of-school suspension and a potential referral for expulsion. All violations are cumulative over a student's enrollment within a school.