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 tobacco use on school property at all times.
Any use of tobacco products by staff, students, visitors and community members shall be prohibited on school district property. Possession or distribution of tobacco products by minors is prohibited. This shall include all district buildings, grounds and district-owned vehicles.
Notices advising students, district employees and community members of this policy shall be posted in appropriate locations in all district buildings and at other district facilities as determined by the superintendent and shall 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, Corrective Actions or Punishments
Board
Policy 5280 Termination
of Employment
Legal References: RCW
28A.210.310 Prohibition
on use of tobacco products on school property
RCW
70.155.080 Purchasing,
obtaining or possessing tobacco by Minors — Civil infraction
Adoption Date: February 2005