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the final determination regarding the appropriateness of a student’s appearance. Students who are inappropriately dressed will be required to change their clothing.
Students representing the district in an elective or extracurricular activity, before, during, or after the school day, will be expected to adhere to the district dress and appearance policies as well as the requirements set forth by the coaches and sponsors of the activity.
Drug-Free Schools
Board Policy JDDA
Maintaining drug-free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district’s students. The unlawful use, being under the influence, possession, transportation, sale, manufacture and distribution of illegal drugs, over the counter drugs, prescription drugs, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, chemicals, precursor chemicals, cereal malt beverages, and alcohol by students at school, on or in, or while utilizing school property, or at school sponsored activities, programs, or events is prohibited.
Possession, use, and/or being under the influence of a controlled substance by a student for the purposes of this policy shall only be permitted if such substance was:
1. Obtained directly from, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order, issued to such student from a person licensed by the state to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances;
2. In the case of use or possession, approved and administered, if administered at all, in accordance with board policy JGFGB and/or board policy JGFGBA; and
3. Used, if at all, in accordance with label directions.
Student Conduct
As a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of this policy.
A student shall not unlawfully use, be under the influence, possess, transport, sale, manufacture and distribute illegal drugs, over the counter drugs, prescription drugs, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, chemicals, precursor chemicals, cereal malt beverages, and alcohol at school, on or in, or while utilizing school property, or at school sponsored activities, programs, or events.
(School administration reserves the right to skip steps depending on the seriousness of the offense.)
First Offense:
A first time violator will be subject to the following minimum sanction.
1. Short term suspension (up to 10 school days).
2. Suspension from all student activities for a period of up to 20 school days.
Second Offense:
A second time violator will be subject to the following minimum sanction.
1. Administrative recommendation for long-term suspension.
2. Suspension from all student activities for a period of up to one semester or 80 school days.
Third and Subsequent Offenses:
A third time violator will be subject to the following minimum sanction.
1. Administrative recommendation for expulsion.
2. Suspension from all activities and attendance at all activities for the length of expulsion.
3. A student who is expelled under this policy may request readmittance during the term of expulsion only if
the student has completed drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation at an acceptable program.
A student shall not unlawfully use, be under the influence, possess, transport, sale, manufacture and distribute illegal drugs, over the counter drugs, prescription drugs, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, chemicals,
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