STUDENT NO SMOKING, USE OF, OR POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Jennings County School Corporation believes that a more healthful educational environment and more healthy body and mind can be achieved through the prohibition and possession of all tobacco products. Therefore, all smoking and usage of tobacco products or tobacco product substitutes, and the possession of these products on any school property, bus stop, school vehicle, or any other setting that is under the control and supervision of the School District is prohibited. Any student who violates this policy will be subject to discipline procedures.

  NO SMOKING POLICY

  Jennings County School Corporation believes that the use of tobacco products in a school building or on school property denies others access to clean air and introduces a substantial health hazard to those persons.

  All JCSC buildings are to be smoke-free 24 hours a day. Employees who choose to use tobacco products must engage in this activity only in their personal vehi­cles if on school property.   Visitors may not use tobacco products in any school building at any time .

  Visitors are requested not to use tobacco products on school property where there are students and nonsmokers present during after school hours. Smoking is not permitted in the athletic bleachers or press boxes.

  During school activities, visitors who wish to use tobacco products are to do so only in designated areas.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES - THE SCHOOL'S ROLE

(a)  If a student is ill , has a communicable disease, or is infested with parasites, the school principal may send the child home with a note to the child's parent or guardian. The note must describe the nature of the illness or infestation and, if appropriate, recommend that the family physician be consulted.

(b)  If the parent or guardian of a child who is sent home under this section is financially unable to provide the necessary medical care, it shall be provided by a public health facility. If no public health facility is available, the township trustee or other appropriate governmental agency shall provide the necessary relief.

(c) A child who is sent home under this section may be readmitted to the school:

(1)   when it is apparent to school officials that the child is no longer ill, no longer has a communicable disease, or no longer infested with parasites;

(2)   upon certificate of a physician that the child is no longer ill, no longer has a communicable disease, or no longer is infested with parasites;

(3)   upon certification of a physician that the child has a communicable disease, but the disease is not transmissible through normal school contacts; or

(4) upon certification by a Christian Science practitioner, who is listed in The Christian Science Journal, that based on the practitioner's observation the child apparently is no longer ill, no longer has a communicable disease, or no longer is infested with parasites.

If school personnel disagree with the certifying physicians or Christian Science practitioner as to whether the child should be readmitted to school, the local health officer shall determine whether the child may be readmitted to school.

(d) A person who objects to the determination made by the local health officer under this section may appeal to the secretary of the state board of health, who is the ultimate authority. IC 16-41-9- 3 applies to appeals under this subsection.

A Parent's Pledge

I know that children learn best when families and schools work together. As a parent, I pledge to:

·  Spend some time talking and listening to my child every day.

·  Praise my child for good work in school and good behavior at home.

·  Help my child develop self-confidence and self-discipline.