Administrative Procedure 356: USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
Background
All school facilities, school property and school buses are to be illegal substance–free environments and prohibits the use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, electronic cigarettes (VAPE) and/or illegal drugs.
Procedures
- Reasonable consideration shall be given to the safety of individuals.
- The Principal is authorized to deal with any violation of this Administrative Procedure as necessary. This may include a contact with/or involvement of parents, doctors, or the police and the use of breathalyzer where accessible.
- Students who violate this Administrative Procedure during the day shall be suspended and/or recommended for expulsion.
- Students who violate this Administrative Procedure at school activities or on school grounds outside school hours may be suspended or recommended for expulsion from school.
Reference
Section 8,11,31,32,33,36,37,41,42,43,44,52,53,196,197,222 Education Act
Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Criminal Code
Food and Drugs Act
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Approved: March 12, 1998; August 28, 2018
Last Updated: October 28, 2019