Drug paraphernalia: Equipment, a product, or material that is used or intended for use in concealing an illegal drug, or otherwise introducing into the human body an illegal drug or controlled substance.
Illegal drug: Any drug or derivative thereof whose use, possession, sale, transfer, attempted sale or transfer, manufacture, or storage is illegal or regulated under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. Any drug, including – but not limited to – a prescription drug, used for any reason other than that prescribed by a physician. Inhalants used illegally. Under the influence: A state of not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties resulting from the voluntary introduction into the body of an alcoholic beverage, drug, or substance of abuse.
School property: All School owned or leased property used by employees.
Controlled substance of abuse: Any substance listed in Schedules I-V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act, as amended.
Drug: Any chemical substance that produces physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral change in the user.
Consistent with the rules listed above, any of the following actions constitutes a violation of Levine Academy’s policy on drugs and may subject an employee to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.
Using, selling, purchasing, transferring, manufacturing, or storing an illegal drug or drug paraphernalia, or attempting to or assisting another to do so, while in the course of employment.
Working or reporting to work, conducting School business or being on School property while under the influence of an illegal drug or alcohol, or in an impaired condition.
Tobacco Products
The use of tobacco products, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere on Levine Academy’s premises.
Telephone Use
Levine Academy’s telephones are intended for the use of serving our students and in conducting Levine Academy’s business. Personal usage during business hours is discouraged except for extreme emergencies. All personal telephone calls should be kept brief to avoid congestion on the telephone line. To respect the rights of all employees and avoid miscommunication in the office, employees must inform family members and friends to limit personal telephone calls during working hours.
If an employee is found to be deviating from this policy, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action.
Public Image
Levine Academy employees are expected to dress as role models for our students and in accordance with our Jewish tradition’s rules of modesty. During school hours or whenever representing Levine Academy, you are expected to present a clean, neat, and tasteful appearance. You should always dress and groom yourself according to the requirements of your position, accepted social standards and the guidelines below. Teachers and employees working in office areas should always dress conservatively and professionally. Loose fitting, modest clothing should always be the general standard. Skirts and blouses, dresses and dress slacks are acceptable. Sleeveless attire is acceptable but thin straps are not acceptable. Men are expected to wear dress
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