HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TOBACCO FREE
POLICY #419
Smoking and the use of tobacco/nicotine products shall be prohibited on school district property. This prohibition includes any oral device that provides a vapor of liquid nicotine or other nicotine delivery devices. This shall include school buildings, grounds, and school owned vehicles. Possession of tobacco products by students shall be prohibited.
Enforcement: The success of this policy will depend upon the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and nonsmokers. All individuals on school premises share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy. Any individual who observes a violation on school property may report it in accordance with the procedures listed below.
Students: Any violation of this policy by students shall be referred to the building principals. Students who violate provisions of this policy shall be subject to building student discipline procedures.
Staff: Any violation of this policy by staff shall be referred to the appropriate supervisor. One written warning will be issued to the staff member with a copy placed in his or her district personnel file. Further violations shall be considered insubordination and shall be dealt with accordingly based on established policies and procedures for suspension and dismissal of staff.
Citizens: Citizens who are observed smoking or using tobacco products on school district property shall be asked to refrain from smoking on school property. If the individual fails to comply with the request, his or her violation of policy may be referred to the building principal or superintendent of schools. The supervisor shall make a decision on further action, which may include a directive to leave school property. Repeated violations may result in a recommendation to the superintendent to prohibit the individual from entering school district property for a specified period of time. If deemed necessary by school administration, the local law enforcement agency may be called upon to assist with enforcement of the policy. Violation of the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act, by smoking in a designated non-smoking area, is a petty misdemeanor and a court injunction can be instituted against a repeated violator.
Approved 6/9/14
Re-Approved 07/06/2015
TOBACCO FREE
POLICY #419
Smoking and the use of tobacco/nicotine products shall be prohibited on school district property. This prohibition includes any oral device that provides a vapor of liquid nicotine or other nicotine delivery devices. This shall include school buildings, grounds, and school owned vehicles. Possession of tobacco products by students shall be prohibited.
Enforcement: The success of this policy will depend upon the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and nonsmokers. All individuals on school premises share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy. Any individual who observes a violation on school property may report it in accordance with the procedures listed below.
Students: Any violation of this policy by students shall be referred to the building principals. Students who violate provisions of this policy shall be subject to building student discipline procedures.
Staff: Any violation of this policy by staff shall be referred to the appropriate supervisor. One written warning will be issued to the staff member with a copy placed in his or her district personnel file. Further violations shall be considered insubordination and shall be dealt with accordingly based on established policies and procedures for suspension and dismissal of staff.
Citizens: Citizens who are observed smoking or using tobacco products on school district property shall be asked to refrain from smoking on school property. If the individual fails to comply with the request, his or her violation of policy may be referred to the building principal or superintendent of schools. The supervisor shall make a decision on further action, which may include a directive to leave school property. Repeated violations may result in a recommendation to the superintendent to prohibit the individual from entering school district property for a specified period of time. If deemed necessary by school administration, the local law enforcement agency may be called upon to assist with enforcement of the policy. Violation of the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act, by smoking in a designated non-smoking area, is a petty misdemeanor and a court injunction can be instituted against a repeated violator.
Approved 6/9/14
Re-Approved 07/06/2015