DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY (MARIJUANA, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, PARAPHERNALIA, LOOK-ALIKE)

See Board Policy 7:190
The LHS/VHHS drug/alcohol policy is in effect and cumulative throughout the student’s entire high school career.
High School District 128 students, found to have consumed any amount, in possession or control of selling or delivering any controlled substance (alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, intoxicating substances, look-alikes or marijuana) while on or off school property during any school sponsored activity that District 128 is involved in, shall be subject to disciplinary action.  The disciplinary action could result in a suspension up to ten (10) days and the student will be removed from campus immediately.  The local police will also be contacted.
In accordance with Board of Education policy, “Any person apprehended selling, distributing or dealing drugs, alcohol, or a controlled substance will be immediately recommended to the Board of Education for expulsion.”
To facilitate implementation of this policy, the following terms are defined:
ALCOHOL/DRUG CONSUMPTION:  Any student who has consumed or used ANY AMOUNT of a controlled substance, drugs, or intoxicants, including alcohol, will be considered to be under the influence.
POSSESSION:  Any student who has possession or control of any alcoholic beverages, marijuana, any controlled substance, any other intoxicating substance, any “look-alike” intoxicating substance, or any drug paraphernalia shall be subject to disciplinary action. The term “possession” includes having control, custody, or care, currently or in the past, of an object or substance, regardless of whether or not the item is (a) on the student’s person or (b) contained in another item belonging to, or under the control of, the student, such as in the student’s clothing, backpack, automobile, or (c) in a school’s student locker, desk, or other school property, or (d) any other location on school property or at a school-sponsored event.  Controlled substances, as prescribed by a physician, must be stored and administered by the school nurse. A student may not be in possession of more than one dose of an over the counter medication.
LOOK-ALIKES:  A “look-alike substance” is a substance which by dosage unit, appearance including color, shape, size, container and/or packaging, markings or by representation made would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is an alcoholic beverage, marijuana, or a controlled substance. 
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA:  “Drug paraphernalia” means all equipment, products and materials of any kind that are peculiar to, marked for, used in injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body, marijuana or any controlled substance other than prescribed by a physician.  
ARTISTIC/WRITTEN REPRESENTATION of drugs or alcohol or drug or alcohol usage is considered inappropriate and disciplinary consequences may occur.
USE, POSSESSION, UNDER THE INFLUENCE:
Several methods may be utilized by school officials to determine if a student is under the influence.   These methods will access the student’s appearance, smell, vital signs, pupil dilation and behavior.  A breathalyzer, field sobriety test and other methods may be utilized when deemed necessary. Breathalyzer will be available to confirm school official’s assessment of alcoholic consumption.  However, passing the breathalyzer does not eliminate the possibility of other intoxicants.  In some circumstances the school may recommend drug testing within a 24 hour period from an agency approved by District 128.  The final determination if the student is under the influence will rest with the administration.  
DELIVERY: 
Any student who delivers, receives delivery of, or attempts/intends to deliver or receive any alcoholic beverage, tobacco, any controlled substance, or any drug paraphernalia shall be subject to disciplinary action.  Delivery means a transfer of possession or control to another person whether or not the substance or item is in that person’s immediate presence.  Delivery includes, but is not limited to, any gift, exchange, sale or transfer with or without payment or consideration.