4215 Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices
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The board of directors recognizes that to protect students from exposure to the addictive substance of nicotine, employees and officers of the school district, and all members of the community, have an obligation as role models to refrain from use of tobacco products and delivery devices on school property at all times. Tobacco products and delivery devices include, but are not limited to cigarettes, cigars, snuff, smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco, nicotine, electronic smoking/vapor devices and vapor products, non-prescribed inhalers, nicotine delivery devices, or chemicals that are not FDA-approved to help people quit using tobacco, devices that produce the same flavor or physical effect of nicotine substances and any other smoking equipment device, material or innovation.
Any use of such products and delivery devices by staff, students, visitors or community members will be prohibited on all school district property, including all district buildings, grounds and district-owned vehicles, and within five hundred feet of schools. Possession by, or distribution of tobacco products to any person under twenty-one years of age is prohibited.
The use of Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved nicotine replacement therapy in the form of a nicotine patch, gum or lozenge is permitted. However, students and employees must follow applicable policies regarding use of medication at school.
Notices advising students, district employees, students and community members of this policy will be posted in appropriate locations in all district buildings and at other district facilities as determined by the superintendent and will be included in the employee and student handbooks. Employees and students are subject to discipline for violations of this policy, and school district employees are responsible for the enforcement of the policy.
Cross References:
Board Policy 3200 Student Rights and Responsibilities
Board Policy 3241 Classroom Management, Discipline and Corrective Action
Board Policy 3416 Medication at School
Board Policy 5201 Drug-Free Schools, Community and Workplace
Board Policy 5280 Separation from EmploymentLegal References:
RCW 28A.210.260 Public and private schools – Administration of medication – Conditions
RCW 28A.210.270 Public and private schools – Administration of Medication – Immunity from liability –Discontinuance, procedure
RCW 28A.210.310 Prohibition on use of tobacco products on school property
Chapter 70.155RCW Tobacco – Access to Minors
Management Resources:
Policy News Oct. 2010; Dec. 2010; July 2016; Oct. 2019ADOPTED: 10/23/1997
REVISED: 11/24/98; 12/14/2000; 11/25/03; 2/24/11; 5/22/14; 9/22/16; 1/14/21
4000 Policies
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COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC
4000 Public Information Program
4007 Social Media and Online Communication
4020 Confidential Communications
4040 Public Access to District Records
4060 Distribution of Materials
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE SCHOOLS
4110 Citizen's Advisory Committees and Task Forces
4120 School-Support Organizations
4129 Family Involvement
4130 Title 1 Parent Involvement
PUBLIC ACCESS TO SCHOOLS, STAFF AND STUDENTS
4200 Safe and Orderly Learning Environment
4210 Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises
4215 Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices
4217 Effective Communication
4218 Language Access Plan
4220 Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs
4235 Public Performances
4237 Contests, Advertising and Promotions
4238 Business Advertising/Sponsorships
4260 Use of School Facilities
4265 Community Schools' Program
RELATIONS WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS
4310 District Relationships with Law Enforcement and Other Government Agencies
4311 School Resource Officer
4315 Release of Information Concerning Sexual and Kidnapping Offenders
4320 Cooperative Programs with Other Districts, Public Agencies, Private Schools and Daycare Agencies
4400 Election Activities