JDDA - Drug-Free Schools
Maintaining drug-free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district’s students. The unlawful possession, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited.
Student Conduct
As a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of this policy.
Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, sell, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs, controlled substances or alcoholic beverages at school or on school district property, or at any school activity. Any student violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials, and will be subject to:
- First Offense.
A first time violator shall be subject to the following sanctions:
a. A punishment up to and including short-term suspension;
b. Suspension from all student activities for a period of not less than one month. - Second Offense.
A second time violator shall be subject to the following sanctions:
a. A punishment up to an including long-term suspension;
b. Suspension from all student activities for a period of not less than one semester or four months.
c. A student placed on long term suspension under this policy may be readmitted on a probationary status if the student agrees to complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitations program. (Name(s) of acceptable programs are on file with the board clerk.) - Third and Subsequent Offenses.
A student who violates the terms of this policy for the third time, and any subsequent
violations, shall be subject to the following sanctions:
a. A punishment up to and including expulsion from school for the remainder of the school year;
b. Suspension from participation and attendance at all school activities for the year.
c. A student who is expelled from school under the terms of
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This policy may be readmitted during the term of the expulsion only if the student has completed a drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation program at an acceptable program.
Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy will be afforded the due process rights contained in board policies and Kansas statutes, K.S.A. 72-8901, et seq. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in accordance with other policies governing student discipline. Drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs are available for district students. If a student agrees to enter and complete a drug education or rehabilitation program, the cost of such program will be borne by the student and his or her parents.
A list of available programs along with names and addresses of contact persons for each program is on file with the board clerk. Parents or students should contact the directors of the programs to determine the cost and length of the program.
A copy of this policy will be provided to all students and the parents of all students. Parents of all students will be notified that compliance with this policy is mandatory.
Approved: 06-14-04; 08-18-08
