The board prohibits the distribution, dispensing, manufacturing, possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol, tobacco/nicotine, or other controlled substances; as well as look-alike substances that appear to be alcohol, tobacco/nicotine (ex: vaping, e-cigarettes, JUUL-like vaping devices, etc.), or other controlled substances (ex: schedule I; schedule II-V drugs without a valid prescription) by students while on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school-owned/operated vehicles or chartered vehicles, or while attending or engaged in school activities away from school grounds.
The board believes such illegal, unauthorized, or contraband materials generally cause material and substantial disruption to the school environment and present a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors.
The distribution, dispensing, manufacturing, use, purchase, or possession of cigarettes, tobacco/nicotine, or other tobacco products for those under the age of 18 are in violation of federal state, and local laws and may be reported to the law enforcement authorities.
The distribution, dispensing, manufacturing, use, purchase, possession, or being under the influence of alcohol and other controlled substances or drugs not prescribed to the user or distributor (ex: schedule I; schedule II-V drugs) are in violation of federal state, and local laws and may also be reported to the law enforcement authorities.
Violation of this policy by students will result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion; and a referral for substance use evaluation by a licensed substance use professional. Students who violate the terms of this policy may also be required to satisfactorily complete a substance use assistance or rehabilitation program. If the student fails to satisfactorily complete such program, they may also be subject to discipline including suspension or expulsion.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with principals to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Adopted: 6/70
Reviewed: 3/12; 10/14; 10/17; 9/20
Revised: 5/11; 7/13; 1/15; 3/23
Related Policy (Code #): 502.1; 502.2; 502.2-R; 502.3-R; 502.4; 1004.3
Legal Reference (Code of Iowa): §§ 123.46; 123; 279.8-9; 453A; 281 IAC 12.3(6); .5(3)(e); .5(4)(e); .5(5)(e)
IASB Reference: 502.07
Mandatory Policy