5530B - SUSPENSION/EXPULSION RELATED TO DRUGS
It shall be grounds for immediate expulsion for any student to knowingly transmit or attempt to transmit any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcohol, or other intoxicant, or a stimulant, or a depressant, whether such substance is sold with or without a prescription or is contained on the list of controlled substances issued by the Federal government or the State of Indiana.
It shall be sufficient grounds to prove transmitting a substance governed by this regulation if the provider transmits a substance which closely resembles such a substance, or which s/he represents to be such a substance.
It is a violation of this policy for a student to transmit paraphernalia used with any of the substances listed herein.
A charge of transmitting a substance covered by this subsection shall include a charge of possession of such substance.
For additional information on the policy regarding substance abuse, see the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policies for Students brochure adopted by the Board of School Trustees.
It shall be grounds for an immediate ten (10) day suspension pending expulsion for any student to knowingly possess, use or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcohol, or other intoxicant, or a stimulant, or a depressant, whether such substance is sold with or without prescription or is contained on the list of controlled substances issued by the Federal government or the State of Indiana.
It shall be sufficient grounds to prove possession or use of a substance governed by this regulation if the student uses or possesses material which closely resembles such a substance or which s/he represents to be such a substance.
It is a violation of this policy for a student to possess paraphernalia used with any of the substances listed herein.
Use of medication by a student when such medication has been prescribed for that student by a health care provider authorized by law to prescribe medication does not violate this rule, provided such medication is used by the student in accordance with the School Corporation policy governing the use of prescription drugs while under the jurisdiction of school authorities.
First time offenders, only, determined to be in possession or under the influence of a prohibited substance, as set out herein, shall be immediately suspended for five (5) days pending expulsion; however, an alternative to expulsion shall be offered, by the school administrator to the student and his/her parents or guardian. A student is eligible for participation in this alternative program only one (1) time during his/her total enrollment in the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation.
Second or repeat offenders determined to be in possession or under the influence of a chemical substance, as set out herein shall be immediately suspended pending expulsion without being offered the alternative educational program.
The alternative offered to first time offenders, by the building administrator, shall involve both the student and parents or guardian in an intensive educational program. This program shall attempt to assist students in maintaining responsible behavior so that they may successfully complete school after experiencing the consequences of their violation of this policy.
If this alternative is chosen by the student and parents or guardian, the student must attend all sessions of the program. Any cost for the alternative program will be the responsibility of the student’s parents or guardian.
If a student enrolls in the alternative program and then withdraws or otherwise fails to satisfactorily complete the program, the building administrator shall immediately resume the expulsion process for such student.
If the student or his/her parents or guardian do not choose to participate in the alternative educational program, the building administrator shall immediately resume the expulsion process for such student. Such student shall also be referred to the Floyd County Probation Office for any appropriate action.
For additional information on the policy regarding substance abuse, see the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policies for Students brochure adopted by the Board of School Trustees in 1985.