Policy 1315 - Tobacco Free School District

Tobacco Free School District

Ample research has demonstrated the health hazards associated with the use of tobacco products, including smoking and the breathing of second-hand smoke. As required by law, the district provides instructional programs designed to discourage students from using tobacco products. District employees are expected to serve as models for good health practices that are consistent with these instructional programs.

In the best interests of students, employees and the general public, the Board of Education prohibits the use of tobacco products at all times on district-owned or leased property and in district vehicles. This prohibition applies to all employees, students, visitors and other persons at any school or school-sponsored activity or athletic event. School-sponsored social functions not on district property and where students are not present will be exempt from this policy and, therefore, subject to local ordinances.

Rule 1315

1. The use of tobacco products is prohibited anywhere, any time on district property or in district vehicles.
2. A tobacco-free district promotes healthy lives, decreases health care costs and supplies good role models, all providing a safe and productive environment.

Citizens in violation of the school district policy will experience the following:

• 1st Offense: Citizens who are observed smoking or using tobacco products on school district property shall be asked to refrain from smoking on school property.
• 2nd Offense: If the individual fails to comply with the request, his/her violation of policy may be referred to the building principal or other school district supervisory personnel responsible for the area or program during which the violation occurred.
• 3rd Offense: The supervisor shall make a decision on further action which may include a directive to leave school property. Repeated violations may result in a recommendation to the superintendent or designee to prohibit the individual from entering school district property for a specified period of time.
• 4th Offense: If deemed necessary by school administration, the local law enforcement agency may be called upon to assist with enforcement of this policy.

(cf. District Rule 4116.3)