DRUG ABUSE

A. Purpose and Scope

To provide operational procedures for implementation of Board Policy on drug abuse

B. General

Not applicable

C. Forms Used and Additional References

Not applicable

D. Procedure

1. When the principal or his designee find to their satisfaction that a student possesses, is under the influence, or has used drugs, narcotics, paraphernalia, or other such illegal substances on the school grounds, or to or from school, or at school or student body sponsored activities off campus, the following action shall be taken:

a. If it appears that a statute has been violated, the local law enforcement agency shall be notified.

b. In consideration of the act and the previous record of the student, appropriate disciplinary action shall be taken. The parent/guardian shall be notified in conference, by telephone, or by mail of such action.

c. A conference will be scheduled with the parent/guardian and student.

d. A plan for positive action shall be developed in cooperation with the parent/guardian, student, and other appropriate personnel or agencies.

e. As appropriate to the situation, further disciplinary action may be taken including recommendation for expulsion.

2. When the principal or his designee find to their satisfaction that a student has distributed drugs, narcotics, paraphernalia, or other such illegal substances on campus, to or from school, or at a school or student body sponsored activity off campus, the following action shall be taken:

a. If it appears that a statute has been violated, the local law enforcement agency shall be notified.

b. The student shall be suspended pending law enforcement or judicial disposition. The parent/guardian shall be notified of such action in conference, by telephone, or by mail.

c. A review of the student's records shall be made.

d. A conference will be scheduled with the parent/guardian and student.

e. Recommendation for expulsion will be made to the superintendent.

3. When the principal or his designee is advised of off-campus drug violation by the various law enforcement agencies, the following action shall be taken:

a. A conference may be scheduled with the parent/ guardian and student.

b. A review of the student's school records shall be made.

c. A plan for positive action shall be developed in cooperation with the parent/ guardian, student, and other appropriate personnel or agencies.

d. As appropriate to the situation, disciplinary action may be taken or recommendations made.

4. When a student is continual or habitual in his use, possession, or distribution of drugs, narcotics, paraphernalia, or other such illegal substances, the principal shall recommend the student for expulsion. Three or more offenses shall be considered continual or habitual. This does not preclude the making of such a recommendation in other single or serious cases.

E. Reports Required

1. Suspension Report

2. Request for Expulsion

3. Incident Report

4. Supplementary materials as needed

F. Record Retention

1. Anecdotal discipline and guidance records retained while the student is enrolled.

2. Records shall be kept by the school administrator until the student's graduation year has passed, then destroyed.

G. Responsible Administrative Unit

School principal and/or his designee(s)

H. Approved by:

Ron Raya	6/84	Keith T. Larick	6/84
Responsible Division Head	Date	Superintendent	Date

Legal Reference:

Education Code

Section 10603