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Drugs, Alcohol &
Tobacco - Student Discipline (AR 5147)
The administration shall practice the following
procedures relative to student drug use and abuse on school property or whenever
the student is under school jurisdiction. Alcohol is a drug, illegal for use of
minors. Cases involving alcohol use shall be treated in the same way as those
involving drugs.
Use or Possession
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Any staff
member who has reason to believe that a student may be under the influence
of alcohol or drugs shall immediately notify the principal or designee.
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The
principal or designee if in agreement shall notify the Fremont Police
Department and request assistance to complete an investigation. The
principal will also inform the Director of Pupil Personnel Services of the
investigation with Fremont Police Department Case #.
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In severe
cases, if the parents cannot or will not come to the school, the principal
is authorized to call an ambulance to remove the student to a hospital.
Parents will be notified of this action and shall be responsible for the
incurred expenses.
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Upon
reasonable evidence of drug use, the student will be suspended from school
for five (5) days.
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A parent
conference shall be conducted.
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Referral to
an appropriate community counseling program with the expectation that at
least one counseling session will be held during the time of suspension.
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A schedule
of regular appointments with a school counselor or other school official.
In addition, the following action may be taken:
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Transfer to
another school or alternative school or education program as appropriate.
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Recommendation for expulsion.
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A second
incidence of use or possession of illegal drugs within one (1) year at any
school or school activity will result in a recommendation for expulsion as
provided by Education Code 48900.
Selling or Providing
When there is reason to believe that a student is
selling or is in possession of drugs, the procedures below will be followed.
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The school
administrator shall advise the Fremont Police Department and request
assistance to complete the investigation.
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The school
administrator will escort the student to the office and confront him/her
with the suspension. The student should be removed from a classroom by a
school administrator or designee when there is reasonable cause.
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A search
for drugs may be made in accordance with the provisions of Board Policy and
Administrative Regulations (CF 5139).
When there is conclusive evidence that a student
has actually used, sold, or possessed narcotics or drug paraphernalia on or
about school premises or at school-sponsored functions, the police must be
notified. Regardless of any legal action taken by the police or probation
department, the principal or designee must immediately suspend the student for
five (5) school days.
Drugs and Alcohol
The administrator will obtain the Fremont Police
Department case number from the investigating officer and contact the Director
of Pupil Personnel Services regarding a recommendation to the Board of Education
to expel the student. Refer to the District Child Welfare and Attendance Manual
for assistance in completing expulsion forms.
The Director of Pupil Personnel Services will
assist the principal in preparing the expulsion request and follow-up with
parents and student regarding due process.
The Superintendent/designee is authorized to extend
a suspension by a principal subject to the provisions of Education Code
48911(g).
Anabolic Steroids
The Board of Trustees recognized that the use of
anabolic steroids presents a serous health hazard to students.
Students who participate in athletics shall also
receive information about the hazards of anabolic steroids from their coaches.
Coaches shall report suspected steroid use of
appropriate school authorities.
Students found to be using anabolic steroids shall
be subject to the policies and regulations established for alcohol and other
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