DV's drug and alcohol policy, straight from the handbook

Here is the full text of the policy in the student handbook, as it already exists (pages 23-24 of the high school handbook).

6. Drugs and Alcohol
The Delaware Valley School District will not distribute medications/drugs of any kind without the written permission of the primary care provider and the parent. When these conditions are met, only the school nurse will administer the medication. This includes, but is not limited to, such items as over-the-counter preparations; aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, caffeine pills, cough medications, cough drops, laxatives, antacids, vitamins, herbs, etc. and prescriptive medications. Prescribed medications/drugs of any type shall not be in the student’s possession and must be administered through the nurse’s office.

Any offense of the school’s Drugs/Alcohol/Drug Paraphernalia Policy will result in 10 days of out of school suspension, notification of the police, and referral to the superintendent for expulsion review. The student also must contact the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug and Alcohol Program for evaluation. The first visit must be made prior to the student's return to school. The student will be required to complete the recommended program. If a student does not complete the recommended program, recommendation for permanent expulsion may occur. The Superintendent will review the matter and shall, when appropriate, refer the matter to the Board with the recommendation to initiate expulsion procedures. Referral to the Board for expulsion proceedings shall be required in all instances where a student has possessed, transferred, used, or is under the influence of a prohibited substance. The student also will be referred to the Student Assistance Program (SAP) team.

Any student who comes onto school property or attends a school function who is in possession, distributes, uses, or is under the influence of prescription or non-prescription drugs, look-alike drugs, or alcohol shall be suspended out of school for ten (10) days. This includes drug or alcohol paraphernalia. The police will also be notified. A referral will be made to the superintendent for expulsion review. The student must also cooperate with the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug and Alcohol Program and the SAP team.

Students should not sell anything in school unless it has been properly authorized. Money should not change hands in school unless for school business and with proper authorization.

Distribution, transfer, and/or sale of drugs (either illegal, controlled, or prescription medication, look-alike drugs, alcohol, drug paraphernalia, or alcohol paraphernalia) on school property will result in a recommendation for expulsion as well as a recommendation for the individual to be barred for life from entering upon any property owned or operated by the Delaware Valley School District. The individual shall be considered a trespasser in the event of such entry and shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The Delaware Valley School District reserves the right to take appropriate measures to secure the safety and well being of our students. These measures may include, but are not limited to, the following: use of drug-sniffing dogs in the building and/or district property.