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possession for the first time. A finding will be reached only upon the consideration of all of the
circumstances, evidence of the incident, and in accordance with the law and Board Policy.

A. The student may be suspended for ten (10) days in accordance with Board Policy 5610 and
notified of a recommendation for expulsion.

B. Use or possession of controlled substances will be reported to local law enforcement
authorities for investigation and possible prosecution.

C. Prior to any additional meeting with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s),
information will be obtained by the Student Assistance Team and all other possible sources
to formulate the best possible alternative to suspension/expulsion.

D. At the expulsion hearing, when appropriate, alternatives to expulsion may be presented.
This may include a professional assessment, and follow through with the clinical
recommendations of the assessment professional. Should the parent(s) or guardian(s)
reject these alternatives, or the student fail to complete these alternatives within the
time frame outlined, the expulsion recommendation will remain intact.

E. Subsequent violations of the policy relating to use and possession may result in immediate
suspension for ten (10) days with recommendation for expulsion, requirement to complete a
professional assessment and follow-through with the clinical recommendations of the
assessment professional.

F. If a student with disabilities violates this policy, the Student Assistance Team will include
representatives of the student's education team. The team will review the student's
current educational program, the relationship between the student's behavior, and the
disability and other relevant factors. In addition to reporting the student to local law
enforcement authorities, the signing of a non-use contract by the student and parent(s) or
guardian(s) the team will, if necessary, recommend appropriate educational programming in
accordance with the law.

Sales, Transmission and/or Distribution

The following action will be taken if the appropriate unit principal, administrator or other authorized
person should find that the student is in violation of the policy statement related to sales,
transmission, or distribution for the first time. A finding will be reached only upon the consideration
of all of the circumstances, evidence of the incident and in accordance with the law and Board Policy.

A. The student may be immediately removed from school and notified of a recommendation for
expulsion in accordance with Board Policy.

B. The incident will be immediately reported to local law enforcement authorities for
investigation and possible prosecution.

C. As a result of the violation(s), information will be obtained by the Student Assistance Team
and other possible sources to formulate the best possible plan of intervention.

D. When appropriate alternatives to expulsion may be presented at the expulsion hearing. This
may include agreement for professional assessment, and follow through with the clinical
recommendations of the assessment professional. Should the parent(s) or guardian(s)

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