Office of Student Services
Margaret Crisafulli
(609) 806-4206
Safe and Drug Free Schools
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The Board of Education establishes policies and procedures regarding substance abuse in order to promote the health of each individual student, to protect the well being of the school community, and to discipline any student who refuses to take appropriate responsibility for his or her behavior.
The possession, use, or distribution of alcohol, anabolic steroids, or controlled dangerous substances or the use of chemicals (e.g., glues, solvents) which can cause changes in the emotional and/or physical state of the individual, or any prescription drug except those for which permission for use in school has been granted, is illegal, dangerous, and creates a serious obstacle to education. Therefore, students who possess, use, distribute, or allow themselves to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled dangerous substances on school property or at school-sponsored activities are in violation of state law and Board of Education policy and shall be subject to the provisions of the policies adopted by the Board of Education.
The complete text of the policies and procedures governing substance abuse, including disciplinary consequences for the violation of Board policy, is available on request from school administrative offices or from the Board Secretary, 25 Valley Road (806-4204).
Procedures have been established to support the following Board policies:
1. Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances or Drug Paraphernalia
2. Possession of Alcoholic Beverages
3. Suspected Substance Use on School Property or at School-Sponsored Events
4. Suspected Substance Use at a School-Sponsored Function After School Hours on or off School Property
5. Distribution of Alcohol or Controlled Dangerous Substances on School Property or During School-Sponsored Functions
6. Procedures for Evaluation and Treatment
7. Smoking on School Property
MEGAN’S LAW
This statute provides for school and community notification regarding released sex offenders. Based upon the determination of the County Prosecutor, notification of released sex offenders to the community and/or school employees may be made. The County Prosecutor’s office will provide notification to building principals and selected school building employees. In addition, if felt warranted by the County Prosecutor, written notification may also be given to the community. Community notices must be sealed and given to parents through their children. Age-appropriate discussions may be held in the classroom explaining any potential danger to the students. School meetings may be held to provide parents, staff, and administrators with information and support.
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