Possession and/or Use of Tobacco

The possession (either actual or constructive) and/or use of tobacco in any form or is not permitted on the campus nor in the buildings of OSSD; nor at any school-sponsored activity or function; nor during any school-related activity; nor on a school bus or school-sponsored transportation; nor during travel to and from school-sponsored events, activities, events, and ceremonies. See OSSD BOT Policy JCDAA - Use of Tobacco and Smoking Devices.

 

All pupils shall be held accountable for any cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, skoal, or any other form of tobacco which may be located in any vehicle, book bag, locker, or any other personal property of the pupil and for which the pupil is aware of or should have been aware of. The extent of the pupil’s awareness of the presence of any cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, skoal, or any other form of tobacco shall be determined by school administration and shall be determined by considering all circumstances. 

 

In cases in which the school administration determines that the student should have been aware of the presence of cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, skoal, or any other form of tobacco by conducting a reasonable inspection of their vehicles, book bags, and other personal property, the student shall be subject to disciplinary action according to the student handbook and policies of OSSD. The superintendent or designee shall develop procedures to support this policy.

 

Any disciplinary action in accordance herewith shall be subject to the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

 

If a student is seen with tobacco products, school authorities will confiscate them and turn them over to the OSSD Police Department. Confiscated items will not be returned to parents.