CG-P1 - Smoke Free Environment

Consistent with The Non-Smokers Health Protection Act of the Province of Manitoba, smoking and vaping shall not occur in school and Division buildings, school and Division grounds and vehicles, and Division or school sponsored activities.

Purpose

• • To provide a smoke/vape free environment for students and staff.

  • To enhance the general health and performance of all persons in the Division by eliminating smoking and vaping.

  • To educate students on the hazards of smoking and vaping.

  • To promote non-smoking as the norm.

Education

An ongoing educational program which will promote a smoke free and vape free life-style will be provided for students during health classes. Materials prepared by the Manitoba Heart Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Department of Health will be used to supplement curricular information.

Smoking Cessation Programs available from the above organizations will be made available to students and employees requesting assistance.

Enforcement

A. Students

Students who break the Smoke/Vape Free Environment policy are to be disciplined in the following manner:

• • first offence - one day suspension;

  • second offence - three day suspension;

  • third offence - five day suspension

  • fourth and subsequent offence - refer to Superintendent's department and/or Board.

B. Employees

First offence - discussion between the administrator and employee regarding the policy and consequences.

Second offence - written reprimand by the administrator and documentation placed in the personnel file, with a copy to the School Board and the employee.

Third offence - referral to the Senior Administration for disciplinary action with information provided to the School Board. Any offence beyond the third will result in suspension for three days without pay. Further offences will result in termination of employment for insubordination.

C. Community Groups

All community groups using the facilities of the Prairie Spirit School Division will be required to comply with this policy. Non-compliance will result in a reminder, to be followed with the loss of the group’s privilege to use the facilities.

Revised November 27th, 2001

Revised May 7, 2018