guardian, and will report that to an appropriate law enforcement agency or official. The designated educator may not disclose to the student’s legal guardian the identity of the educator who made the initial report. 4. An educator who in good faith makes a report under this chapter is immune from any liability, civil, or criminal, that might otherwise result from that action. 5. The use/possession/distribution of illicit drugs is illegal and harmful. 6. The District will provide the parents, students and employees with information concerning alcohol and drug counseling, and rehabilitation programs, and with copies of mandated standards of conduct and consequences. 7. Any employee so involved with illegal drugs or alcohol will receive disciplinary sanctions consistent with local, state and federal law up to and including termination of employment and referral for prosecution.
1.0711.06 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES POLICY Issue date: 4/25/96
The use, possession or exchange of a controlled substance on any school property, in any building owned or operated by the Board or at any activity sponsored by the school whether on or off school property or within one thousand (1,000) feet of school is a violation of the law and is prohibited. Controlled substances are defined as, but not limited to, alcohol, tobacco (including smokeless), marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or any legally controlled or non-prescribed stimulant, sedative, hallucinogen or tranquilizer which is by content so identified, regardless of name of origin. Each school will abide by local school policy for tobacco (including smokeless). Use of drugs and/or alcohol will have the following consequences: 1. Violation 1 a. Suspension of students for five (5) days and referral to juvenile court or other action as determined by local school administrator. b. Thompsen School is a special education school and will not accept students for misuse of a controlled substance as their primary violation. 2. Violation 2 a. After due process, the referring principal will ask for expulsion of the student by the Board. Other professional service agencies will be asked to provide adequate support and placement for these students. Reporting of violations will be carried out in accordance with the 1986 H.B.205 and M.B.241 which indicate that educators and others who have reasonable cause to believe that “a student is in violation shall report such use to parent or guardian and have the option of involving law enforcement agencies.” Duchesne County Schools will notify law enforcement first, then parents or guardians. 3. Reporting:
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