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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 and/or sales, transmission
or distribution may result in immediate removal with recommendation for expulsion,
immediate police notification and investigation, and 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, and the signing of a no-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.

Extended Absence for Hospitalization

A student who is absent from school due to hospitalization in a treatment center will be treated the
same way as any student requiring hospitalization. This automatically provides an extension of excused
days absent for the student, and credit will not be withheld on that basis. Dependent upon the length
of treatment, the student, when s/he returns, will resume his/her previously scheduled classes. It
would follow that, if treatment extends into the second or next semester, the new schedule will be
followed. If a student has received an "incomplete" grade during hospitalization, appropriate time will
be given in order for the student to make up the work.

If, prior to hospitalization, the student had not maintained a passing average in a quarter or semester
course, advice of the counselor should be sought to determine alternatives including enabling the child
to participate in the course. It is advisable that year-long credit courses be maintained for possible
credit. In addition, credit will be granted for course work completed satisfactorily at the treatment
center.

Guidance counselors will alert the teachers of the returning student to provide good communication
and unified approach in dealing with make-up work.

Prevention and Education

The District will take a comprehensive, progressive, age-appropriate approach in the development of
curricula and programs which promote positive life-skill development, low-risk health and impairment
choices and an awareness of the consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use. The
guidelines, goals, and objectives for prevention and education development will be consistent with the
Ohio Department of Education recommendations. Additionally, opportunities for continued alcohol and
other drug use prevention and intervention staff training and awareness training will be offered
regularly in order to enhance the consistent implementation and success of this policy.

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