533.3G1A Guidelines Chemical/Controlled Stubstances

Guidelines for Implementation of Chemical/Controlled Substances Procedures

Grades K-5

First Offense:

1. Possible dismissal for less than one school day for students in grades Kindergarten through 3. Possible suspension for students in grades 4 and 5.
2. Parent conference stressing preventative measures (If it is determined that an assessment is appropriate, the parents will be asked to provide for the completion of the assessment, and the parents will be asked to provide a detailed written summary of the assessment by the evaluation agency, but may decline.)
3. Possible referral to county as child in need of protective services for any student in grades kindergarten through 5 with drug use or distribution offence.

Second Offense:

1. Possible dismissal for less than one school day for students in grades Kindergarten through 3.
2. Possible suspension for students in grades 4 and 5.
3. Parent conference stressing preventative measures (if it is determined that an assessment is appropriate, the parents will be asked to provide for the completion of the assessment, and the parents will be asked to provide a detailed written summary of the assessment by the evaluation agency but may decline).
    

Third Offense:

1. Possible dismissal for less than one school day for students in grades Kindergarten through 3. Possible suspension for students in grades 4 and 5.
2. Possible referral to the School Board for an expulsion up to one calendar year in grades 4 and 5.

Grade 6-8

First Offense:

1. 1-3 day suspension
2. Referral to Vape Educate Online Module (Vaping THC)
3. Possible referral to Chemical Health Specialist for assessment and determination for further support.
4. Restorative Meeting with parents or guardians stressing the importance of preventative measures (If it is determined that an assessment is appropriate, the parents will be asked to provide for the completion of the assessment, and the parents will be asked to provide a detailed written summary of the assessment by the evaluation agency but may decline.)

Second Offense

1. 5 day suspension
2. Referral to Chemical Health Specialist for assessment and determination for further support.
3. Restorative Meeting with parents or guardians stressing the importance of preventative measures (If it is determined that an assessment is appropriate, the parents will be asked to provide for the completion of the assessment, and the parents will be asked to provide a detailed written summary of the assessment by the evaluation agency but may decline.)

Third Offense

1. 10 day suspension and referral for expulsion. If a resolution for expulsion occurs, students can return on a probationary status sooner which will be determined by the completion of a chemical dependency program.
2. Restorative Meeting with parents or guardians stressing the importance of preventative measures (If it is determined that an assessment is appropriate, the parents will be asked to provide for the completion of the assessment, and the parents will be asked toprovide a detailed written summary of the assessment by the evaluation agency but may decline.)

Grade 9-12

First Offense:

1. 1-3 day suspension
2. Referral to Chemical Health Specialist for assessment and determination for further support.
3. Restorative Meeting with parents or guardians stressing the importance of preventative measures (If it is determined that an assessment is appropriate, the parents will be asked to provide for the completion of the assessment, and the parents will be asked to provide a detailed written summary of the assessment by the evaluation agency but may decline.)

Second Offense:

1. 5 day Suspension
2. Referral to Chemical Health Specialist for assessment and determination for further support.
3. Restorative Meeting with parents or guardians stressing the importance of preventative measures (If it is determined that an assessment is appropriate, the parents will be asked to provide for the completion of the assessment, and the parents will be asked to provide a detailed written summary of the assessment by the evaluation agency but may decline.)

Third Offense:

1. 10 day suspension and referral for expulsion. If a resolution for expulsion occurs, students can return on a probationary status sooner which will be determined by the completion of a chemical dependency program.
2. Restorative Meeting with parents or guardians stressing the importance of preventative measures (If it is determined that an assessment is appropriate, the parents will be asked to provide for the completion of the assessment, and the parents will be asked to provide a detailed written summary of the assessment by the evaluation agency but may decline.)