Also see Policy 11-34R
A. Generally
The administration and staff shall take all reasonable steps to prevent and eliminate drug and alcohol abuse in the schools. The schools shall cooperate freely with agencies involved in such programs to the extent that the superintendent deems advisable and shall implement appropriate educational programs.
B. Student Use of Drugs and Alcohol
The use, possession, distribution or selling of unauthorized drugs and/or alcohol and/or the possession of a drug device by a student while under the jurisdiction of the school board is prohibited and may be punishable by suspension or expulsion.
C. Medication
To maintain control of authorized drugs within the schools and to insure the health and welfare of the students, the school board requires any student who is taking a prescribed or patent medicine for illness or other medical needs during the school day to report this fact to the principal or other designated staff member. If the student so requests, this information will be held in professional confidence. Such medication shall be placed in the care of the principal or his designee in accordance with Board Policy 11-66.
D. Students Under the Influence of Unauthorized Drugs
If a student appears to be under the influence of unauthorized drugs, a parent or guardian shall be notified, if possible, and shall be requested to have the student examined by a physician. If a parent or guardian cannot be located, the administration shall insure that the student receives competent medical attention if required.
E. Distribution of Policy
At the commencement of each school year, all students and their parents shall be provided with a copy of this policy. Students who transfer into a school during the course of a school year and their parents shall also be provided with a copy of the policy. School administrators shall use school/community vehicles to ensure proper and public announcement and notification of the contents of this policy, including newsletters, assemblies and student information packets.
LEGAL REFERENCE: West Virginia Code 60A-1-101,18A-5-la
State Board of Education Policy Number 2422.5
ADOPTED: July 19, 1983; April 14, 1986; August 9, 1995; April 13, 1998