Drug & Weapons Policy

DRUGS AND WEAPONS POLICY

The suspected sale, possession or use of controlled substances, intoxicants or weapons on school grounds, or at off-site related school locations, or in school vehicles must be reported to your supervisor as soon as possible. Cooperation, regarding this issue, between school district staff and Questar III staff is of the utmost importance. Below you will find the Board adopted policy "Drugs and Weapons Prohibited at all Questar III Sites and Facilities" for your information.

DRUGS AND WEAPONS PROHIBITED AT ALL QUESTAR III SITES & FACILITIES

WHEREAS the Board of Cooperative Educational Services recognizes the extent of the danger posed to student safety and the safety of the general public by the use or possession by any individual of drugs, including alcohol, or weapons of any sort in school, on school property, or at school activities or programs; and WHEREAS the Board further recognizes that the presence of drugs, including alcohol, or weapons of any sort in school, on school property, or at school activities or programs interferes with the orderly conduct of a sound and beneficial educational program; and WHEREAS the Board recognizes the need to act decisively and effectively to eliminate drugs, including alcohol, and weapons of all sorts from school, school property, and school activities and programs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is hereby established as the policy of the Board that: It is strictly forbidden for any person to possess, use, distribute, or sell in any Questar III school or rented facility, on school property, including in a personal vehicle, in a school vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity, program, or function, alcohol or any other controlled or illegal substance; and that The term "alcohol or any other controlled or illegal substance," as used herein, shall include but not be limited to: alcohol and alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine; controlled substances, including prescription drugs; inhalants; illegal substances; over-the-counter products; substances used or intended for use as if they are controlled or illegal substances ("look-alikes"); and that prescription drugs being taken under a physician's direction, or over-the-counter drugs being used in the manner for which they are intended, may be used in school without violation of this policy; but, in the case of a minor student, such drugs may be used only with written permission from a parent or guardian, and only if an administrator at the school, or the school nurse, has been notified in advance; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is hereby established as the policy of the Board that: It is strictly forbidden for any person to use, possess, display, or keep for her- or himself or someone else, any weapon in any Questar III school or rented facility, on school property, including in a personal vehicle, in a school vehicle, or at any school-sponsored program, function, or activity; and that The term "weapon," as used herein, shall include, but shall not be limited to: guns or firearms of any sort, whether loaded or unloaded; knives or blades of any sort; explosives of any sort, including firecrackers or fireworks; ammunition; any instruments designed or intended for throwing at or striking someone; or any other item or implement that is not required for school activities and that could be used as a weapon.