The Board recognizes the complexity of problems which may be associated with student drug abuse. The concern is for the well-being and best interests of students at all times. Therefore, the following procedure will be utilized by teachers and administrators in reporting students who appear to be under the influence of non-intoxicating beverages, alcoholic beverages, or controlled dangerous substances.

When it appears to a teacher from personal observation in the classroom that a student may be under the influence of non-intoxicating beverages (beer), alcoholic beverages, or controlled dangerous substances (drugs), the teacher will report the matter in writing to the school Director or his/her designee. Whenever possible, the teacher should attempt to obtain a corroborative observation from another teacher.

The teacher’s report will state the date, time, and place of the incident. It will also describe the actions of the student or other circumstances from which the teacher concluded that the student appeared to be under the influence of non-intoxicating beverages, alcoholic beverages, or controlled dangerous substances.

The Director or his/her designee will immediately notify the Superintendent or his/her designee of the report. The Director or his/her designee will also immediately notify the student’s parent or legal guardian of the report. The notification to the student’s parent or legal guardian may be verbal, but will be promptly confirmed in writing.

A copy of this policy will be delivered to each classroom teacher.

Acknowledgement

I, _____________________________________, a student at the Northeast Technology Center, certify that I have received and read the Rules for Students Regarding Drugs and Alcohol Under the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. I understand that my failure to comply with these rules could result in the imposition of disciplinary measures and/or referral to law enforcement authorities.

Signed:____________________________________________

Dated: _____________________________________________

Approved by the Board of Education, September 17, 1990
Amended October 19, 1992
Previously a part of 3060
Amended October 6, 2008