J.3 DRUG / ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Policy:
The Red River Valley School Division Board of Trustees believes in a school environment free from the misuse of prescription or non-prescription drugs or alcohol or the inappropriate use of other substances.
Protocol:
Students suspected of using and/or being under the influence of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs/illegal drugs or solvent sniffing on school property or at school related activities shall be reported to the School Administration, who will conduct an investigation into any such incident. This investigation may include, but is not limited to, a locker inspection and contacting parents.
Procedure:
Students identified as being involved in the personal use and/or of trafficking in drugs, alcohol or solvents (for inhalation) will be subject to any or all of the following intervention measures:
a) Immediate suspension from school until the Principal has conducted a complete investigation.
b) Recommendations may include that students and/or parents see the Divisional Psychologists and/or that students attend drug rehabilitation courses, Alcohol Foundation Programs, etc.
c) recommendation to the Board for expulsion.
See also:
I.24 – SUSPENSION
1.24 - EXPULSION
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