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DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS
Guidelines
The following guidelines are to be followed in dealing
with students who violate the drug and alcohol policies of the Division.
- Violation of drug and alcohol policies is cause for disciplinary action
according to Division and school progressive discipline procedures.
- Students who are suspected of being in possession of, and/or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs, must not be left unattended. If this
situation arises in class, the Teacher will summon an administrator to the
class for assistance.
- The Principal will be responsible for conducting an investigation of the
situation and documenting all relevant information.
- The Principal will contact the parents immediately upon completion of the
investigation and, if appropriate, contact the R.C.M.P. The Superintendent
is to also be informed.
5. Drug offences will accumulate over the entire
period that a student is in a particular grade level section (e.g., 5-8,
9-12). Students will not get a fresh start each year.
Trafficking
When there is sufficient cause to believe a student(s)
is supplying alcohol or other drugs to students, a 5 day suspension will result
with a possible recommendation for further action, including expulsion, by the
Board.
Suspicion of Use
Any cases of "suspected" use of alcohol or
other drugs by students during the school day or during any school function,
must be reported to the school’s administration immediately by staff members.
1st Offence (other than trafficking)
 | School Administration will suspend for 5 days; |
| the 5 day suspension may be reduced to 3 days if both the parent and the
student agree to an assessment with the school’s Addictions Foundation of
Manitoba (AFM) Counsellor; |
| the 5 day suspension will stand if the parent and/or the student do not
agree to complete the AFM assessment; |
| re-entry conditions and follow-up will be determined by the School
Administration, which may include referral for alcohol/drug assessment and/or
counselling services. |
2nd Offence (other than trafficking)
| School Administration will suspend for 5 days, and where appropriate,
recommend to the Superintendent additional disciplinary action; |
| Superintendent may suspend for a minimum of 5 additional days; |
| Re-entry conditions and follow-up will be determined by the School
Administration and Superintendent’s Department, which will include referral
for alcohol/drug assessment and/or counselling services. |
3rd Offence (other than trafficking)
| School Administration will suspend for 5-days; |
| Further suspension of up to 6 weeks at the discretion of the Superintendent
with the possibility of referral to the Board for expulsion from school; |
| Must make arrangements to complete AFM drug/alcohol assessment and
counselling before re-entry to school. |
At any time, if residential treatment is the option
taken by a student and his/her family, the school will continue supports and
connections with the student or will be available for such when called to do so.
School-Related Activities
In the event the policies are violated while the
student is on a field trip or at a school-sponsored event outside of the school,
the supervising staff member will contact the Principal. The Principal will be
responsible for finalizing a plan to deal with the student(s), including
contacting the parents/guardians. If the student is to return home, the
parent/guardian will be responsible for all arrangements, including the cost of
public transportation, if required.
Searches
In the event a search reveals alcohol or illicit
drugs, the Principal shall secure the items until such time as release has been
authorized by the R.C.M.P. The student(s) involved shall not be left unattended.
See also: AF, JEN
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