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DRESS CODE Board Policy 221
The clothing a student wears to school can affect the safety, academic focus, and integrity of that student and the student’s surroundings. Discretion is advised on the part of the students and parents. For more information please review the Code of Conduct by clicking the link provided.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY Board Policy 227
The Plum Borough School District recognizes and affirms the individual value and potential of each member of the school community. The Board intends to provide a safe and healthy environment for our students with due consideration for their legal rights and responsibilities. The Board reserves the right to use any extraordinary measures deemed necessary to control substance abuse even if those measures are not provided for in any rule or regulation enumerated herein. We recognize that chemical abuse and dependence seriously impairs the abilities of many individuals to develop their full potential. We firmly believe that problems created by chemical abuse and dependence are not conducive to an environment in which all members of the school community can achieve personal and district educational goals. For more information please review the Code of Conduct by clicking the link provided.
Tobacco and Vaping Possession/Use Board Policy 222, Board Policy 222.1 and Board Policy 323
The Board recognizes that tobacco use by students presents a health and safety hazard that can have serious consequences for both the tobacco user and the non-tobacco user, and the safety and environment of the schools. For more information please review the Code of Conduct by clicking the link provided.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Board Policy 805
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
The emergency response plan will be implemented if a situation presents an immediate and obvious danger to the students and staff of the high school. Various emergency response actions will be employed depending on the nature and urgency of the situation.
During an emergency response situation, parents will not be allowed to enter the building until permission is granted by the administration.
Evacuation and Fire Drill Instructions
The State Fire and Panic Act requires all schools to conduct evacuation drills in the interest of public safety. These drills are conducted at random in accordance with this state act. When the fire alarm sounds, all work should stop immediately. Students will follow the instructions for the room they are in at the time of the drill. Actual fire conditions shall prevail and students are to leave the building dressed as they are without stopping to get clothing from lockers. No person is to remain in the building during an evacuation.
False Fire Alarms
The activation of the fire alarm for anything 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 with administration for further disciplinary action up to expulsion.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Activity Fee
There is no activity fee set for the 2021-2022 school year.
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