1615 - USE OF TOBACCO BY ADMINISTRATORS
The Board of Education recognizes that the use of tobacco presents a health hazard which can have serious consequences both for the user and the nonuser, including the effects of secondhand smoke and vapor/aerosol exposure, and is, therefore, of concern to the Board.
In order to protect students and employees who choose not to use tobacco products from an environment noxious to them and potentially damaging to their health, the Board prohibits the use of tobacco products on District premises, in District vehicles, and in all school buildings owned and/or operated by the District.
The Board prohibits the useconsumption, display, activation, promotion, sale, or possession of a tobacco product by employees in District buildings, on District property (owned or leased), in District vehicles, and at any District-related event at all times (twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week) within any enclosed facility owned,leased, or contracted for by the Board, and in the areas directly or indirectly under the control of the Board immediately adjacent to locations of ingress or egress to such facilities. This prohibition extends to any Board-owned and/or operated vehicles used to transport students and to all other Board-owned and/or operated vehicles. Such prohibition also applies to school grounds, athletic facilities and any school-related event.
For purposes of this policy:
“electronic smoking device” means any device that may be used to deliver any aerosolized or vaporized substance to the person inhaling from the device including, but not limited to, an e-cigarette (including, but not limited to, “JUUL”, “NJOY,” “BREEZE,” “Puff Bar,” etc.), e-cigar, e-pipe, vape pen, or e-hookah;
Electronic smoking device includes any component, part, or accessory of the device and also includes any substance that may be aerosolized or vaporized by such device, whether or not the substance contains nicotine. Electronic smoking device does not include drugs, devices, or combination products authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.“off-campus, schools-sponsored event” means any event sponsored by the school or School District that is not on school property including, but not limited to, sporting events, day camps, field trips, dances, or theatrical productions;
“employees” means any person employed by Whiteford Agricultural Schools as full-time or part-time, or any position contracted for or otherwise employed, with direct or indirect monetary wages or compensation paid by Whiteford Agricultural Schools, or anyone working on a volunteer basis; This term includes, but is not limited to, faculty, service personnel, volunteers, chaperones, student teachers, adult classroom or student aides, and other adults working for Whiteford Agricultural Schools.
“tobacco product” means 1) any product containing, made of, or derived from tobacco or nicotine (including synthetic nicotine) that is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, whether inhaled, absorbed, or ingested by any other means including, but not limited to, a cigarette, a cigar, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus; 2) any electronic smoking device and any substances that may be aerosolized or vaporized by such device, whether or not the substance contains nicotine; or 3) any component, part, or accessory of 1) or 2) whether or not any of these contains tobacco or nicotine including, but not limited to, filters, rolling papers, blunt or hemp wraps, hookahs, and pipes;
Tobacco product does not mean drugs, devices, or combination products authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act."use of a tobacco product" means any of the following:
inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated product containing, made, or derived from nicotine, tobacco, marijuana, or other plant, whether natural or synthetic, that is intended for inhalation (use of a tobacco product includes using an electronic smoking device);
the carrying by a person of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other lighted smoking device;
the chewing of a tobacco product;
the placing of a tobacco product within a person's mouth;
The Superintendent shall require the posting of signs as required.
Advertising/Promotion
In accordance with Policy 9700.01, tobacco product advertising is prohibited on school grounds, in all school or District-sponsored publications, and at all school or District-sponsored events.
The promotion of tobacco products, including clothing, bags, lighters, gear, technology accessories, signs, structures, vehicles, fliers, other personal articles, or any other product or paraphernalia are not permitted on school grounds, in school vehicles, or at school or District-sponsored events.
No employee on behalf of the District may solicit or accept any contributions, gifts, or money from the tobacco industry - to include, but not be limited to, donations, monies for sponsorships/scholarships, advertising, promotions, loans or support for equipment, uniforms, and sports and/or training facilities.
Enforcement
Employees who violate this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or in accordance with policies of the Board. Employees subject to such action may also be referred for smoking cessation treatment, support, and education services.
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