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Littleton Public Schools Policy |
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Policy Code JICG Policy Name Student Use of Tobacco Adoption April 23, 1991 Revised June 23, 2011 |
In order to promote the general health, welfare, and well-being of staff and students, the Board of Education is committed to establishing the Littleton Public Schools as a tobacco-free District. Smoking, chewing, or other use of tobacco products by staff, students, and members of the public shall be banned from all District premises. In addition, tobacco use by students is banned at all school-sponsored events, even though this use does not take place on school grounds. Furthermore, elementary and middle school students may not possess tobacco products or paraphernalia on school premises or at school-sponsored events.
Consequences
The following consequences are for offenses occurring in one school year. Infractions shall not carry over from one school year to the next. Each student shall receive a fresh start with each new school year.
First offense—will result in detention, work detail, smoking cessation class, or other measures as deemed appropriate by the building administrator. Implementation of these consequences will be based on specific circumstances and individual students in compliance with each school’s established procedures.
Second offense—will result in a one-day suspension.
Third offense—will result in a three-day suspension or a one-day suspension with completion of a designated smoking cessation program.
Fourth offense—will result in a five-day suspension or a two-day suspension with completion of a designated smoking cessation program.
Fifth offense—will result in a recommendation for expulsion for continued willful disobedience under C.R.S. 22-33-106.
Legal Reference: C.R.S. 18-13 -121
C.R.S. 25-14 -102 (3)
C.R.S. 25-14 -103.5
6 CCR 1010- 6, Rule 5-306
Littleton Municipal Code, Title 6, Chapter 10
Cross Reference: AEB, Tobacco-Free School District