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CANINE DRUG DETECTION PROGRAM:
In order for the school administration to perform the fundamental duty of operating this school as an educational institution, the administration retains the right to inspect on a regular basis student lockers for tobacco, illegal drugs and alcohol. This right extends to inspecting vehicles parked on the school grounds. The Plum Borough School District retains jurisdiction, control and access over all student lockers and maintains a confidential file of all lockers and the combinations thereof.
The Plum Borough School District also reserves the right to have trained narcotic dogs sniff student lockers and all cars parked on the school district property regularly and at any time, whether the student is present or not, for tobacco, illegal drugs and alcohol. If, as a result of a canine sniff of a locker or car, Plum Borough School District has reasonable cause to suspect the presence of tobacco, illegal drugs or alcohol, the locker or car in question may be searched for the same.
COMPUTER USAGE:
Tampering, vandalism, or unauthorized use of Plum Borough School District computers or other electronic equipment (tablets, laptops, printers, cabling, drives, monitors, keyboards, mice, televisions, etc.) or software or associated documentation is prohibited. Violations of this policy by students or adults may also constitute violations of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code or other statutes, subjecting violators to serious criminal prosecution. This policy is intended to be as broad and encompassing as Section 3933 of the Crimes Code (as of January 1995).
Student violators will be subject to discipline including suspension and possible expulsion. All violators will be held responsible for restitution of any damage to hardware, equipment, software, and documentation, and for any direct consequential damages.
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS:
The Board may excuse a student from school attendance to participate in an educational tour or trip not sponsored by the district if the following conditions are met:
1. The parent/guardian submits written notice or Educational Trip Form if absence is for 5 or more days, for excusal prior to the absence.
2. The student's participation has been approved by the Superintendent or designee.
3. The adult directing and supervising the tour or trip is acceptable to the parents/guardians and the Superintendent.
The Board may limit the number and duration of tours or trips for which excused absences may be granted to a student during the school term.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Board Policy 805
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN:
An emergency operations plan is in place for each school building. The plan addresses specific responses to a variety of emergencies. The emergency operations plan will be implemented if a situation presents an immediate and obvious danger to the students and staff of the school. Proper student conduct is expected during any evacuation and/or fire drill. Failure to follow procedures will result in disciplinary action.
During an emergency response situation, parents will not be allowed to enter the building until permission is granted by the administration.
EVACUATION ALARM SYSTEM:
The activation of the alarm system for other than its intended purpose--emergency evacuation of the building--is a serious violation and will result in an immediate out-of-school suspension, charges filed with the police, and a hearing at Central Administration for review and for possible further action.
FOOD SERVICES: Board Policy 808
For more information about lunch menus, meal pricing, free and reduced lunch applications and more, please visit the district Food Services webpage here.
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