Use of Tobacco Products
There is to be NO USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS in any part of the school building or on the school grounds by any student or adult. Student use of tobacco is prohibited on any bus at any time. School Policy 5131.6 and NJ State Law prohibit use of tobacco.
Use of Tobacco, Electronic Smoking Device or Associated Paraphernalia Consequences
1. Students found to be in violation of the district’s use of tobacco policies will be subject to the following:
First offense in the building or on school grounds:
12 discipline points and ten days detention
Please refer to BOE Policy.
Second offense:
Student will be suspended for one day.
Parents will be contacted.
Student will be referred to Student Assistance Counselor.
Subsequent offenses:
Student will be suspended for one day.
Student will lose off campus privileges.
A conference between parents, student and principal will occur.
Student will be referred to Student Assistance Counselor.
Student’s offenses are cumulative throughout their school career.
* NOTE THAT THESE RECORDS WILL BE KEPT FOR ALL 4 YEARS AND NOT BE ELIMINATED AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR AS WITH OTHER DISCIPLINE
2. Students found in possession of an electronic smoking device or associated paraphernalia will receive the following penalties:
First Offense:
Student shall be sent for a medical examination as per 18A:40A-12
Student will be suspended for one day
Parents will be contacted
A conference between parents, student and principal will occur
Student will be referred to Student Assistance Counselor
Second Offenses:
Student shall be sent for a medical examination as per 18A:40A-12
Student will be suspended for two days
Student will lose off campus privileges
A conference between parents, student and principal will occur
Student will be referred to Student Assistance Counselor.
The penalty will be increased if the electronic smoking device or associated paraphernalia contains a controlled dangerous substance. See policy 5131.6 Substance Abuse Policy.