In order to promote the health and safety of all students, staff, and the general public, the School Board prohibits smoking and the use of all other tobacco products in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, and at school sponsored functions at all times by all persons.

In addition, students are further prohibited from possessing, selling, distributing or dispensing tobacco products in school buildings, facilities and on school grounds and buses during school sponsored events and at all other times.

Advertising of tobacco products is prohibited in school buildings, on school property, at school functions and in all school publications. This includes clothing that advertises tobacco products.

Tobacco prevention education will be incorporated into the district’s comprehensive health curriculum as part of the Maine Learning Results, so that all students will be aware of the consequences of use/nonuse of tobacco products.

The School Board, therefore, in the best interest of the health and safety of students, employees and the general public directs the Superintendent of Schools to develop regulations to implement this policy.

Reference: Article V – Personnel, Section 19 - Chemical Abuse Policy

Article VI – Pupils, Section 37 – Chemical Abuse Policy

Article IX – Use of Facilities, Section I – Use of School Facilities

Legal

Reference: ADC – Tobacco Use and Possession

ADC-R – Tobacco Use and Possession Administrative Procedure

Adopted: 04/1994

Revised 11/13/1995

Reviewed: 11/10/1997

Amended: 03/27/2006