Any student engaging in any of the following while under the jurisdiction of the school shall incur an "In-School Suspension" for a period of no less than three (3) days and the incident or incidents shall be reported to the District Drug and Alcohol Review Committee:

·         consumes alcohol or illicit drug(s)

·         is under the influence of alcohol or illicit drug(s)

·         is in possession of alcohol or illicit drug(s) or drug paraphernalia

The incident shall be immediately reported to the parents verbally and confirmed in writing.  A copy of Bylaw 30 : Appeals, will be  enclosed.  The Superintendent of Schools and/or designate shall be notified in writing and the RCMP shall also be contacted.  The decision to lay a charge rests with the RCMP.  The District Drug and Alcohol Review Committee may make recommendations for further disciplinary consequences or support.

*For the purpose of this Policy and accompanying Regulations, "mood-altering substances" refer to alcohol and drugs prohibited or restricted under the Food and Drug Act and the Narcotic Control Act, but excludes drugs which have been prescribed for the student by a physician and which are being used in the manner prescribed.

 Repeat Incidents

A student of any age who is involved in a repeat incident of consumption, "under the influence" or possession of alcohol or drug(s) or paraphernalia while under school jurisdiction shall be immediately placed on "Out of School/At Home" suspension and referred to the District Drug and Alcohol Review Committee.  The District Drug and Alcohol Review Committee will offer a recommendation for further disciplinary consequences and/or support within six days of such a referral.

 Distribution/Trafficking of Alcohol or Illicit Drug(s)

Any student who engages in the distribution, sale or proliferation of alcohol or drug(s) shall be immediately placed on "Out of School/At Home" suspension and referred to the District Drug and Alcohol Review Committee.  The District Drug and Alcohol Review Committee will offer a recommendation for further disciplinary consequences and/or support within six days of such a referral.  In addition, the RCMP will be notified and will determine if criminal charges are warranted.

 District Drug and Alcohol Review Committee

 The District Drug and Alcohol Review Committee will consist of a minimum of:

·         the Superintendent or designate

·         two school administrators

·         one drug/alcohol counsellor

·         one school counsellor

Any student referred to this committee will present themselves with their parent/guardian at the time appointed.  A representative of the student's school will also be present.

The committee will determine (further) disciplinary consequences for the student and may make recommendations regarding the educational program of the student such as, for example, the level of support and/or intervention which might be required to allow the student to successfully continue with his/her educational program.

Some of the following specific courses of action may also be recommended by the committee but it is intended that the committee would not be limited in its thinking or mandate by such a list:

•   drug or alcohol counselling

·         referral for family support

·         school suspension in accordance with Policy 7030 (Suspension of Students)

·         suspension from all School District 69 schools while being provided with an educational program pursuant to Section 85 of the School Act.

 VIOLENCE POLICY (NO. 7030)

The Board expects that students shall comply with Rules, Policies and/or Codes of Conduct as sanctioned by the Board to maintain an environment conducive to learning.

Any student in possession of an article that is, or is commonly known to be used as, a weapon (e.g. knife, chain, etc.) shall be suspended from school for a minimum of three (3) school days and the incident reported immediately (verbally) and in writing to parent(s) and the Superintendent of Schools and/or designate.

Any student involved in a violent and/or intimidating act (physical or verbal abuse) shall be suspended from school for a minimum of three (3) school days and the incident reported immediately (verbally) and in writing to the parent(s) and the Superintendent of Schools and/or designate.

With reference to regulations 6 and 7, any repeat offender shall be immediately suspended for in excess of five (5) school days (the parents notified verbally and confirmed in writing) and the matter referred immediately to the Superintendent of Schools or designate.  (Ref. Policy 7150 - Suspension Hearings).

WEAPONS POLICY (NO. 7163)

Where an administrator reasonably believes that a person on or near school premises is in possession or has used a weapon, the administrator shall:

·         immediately notify the police and the superintendent or designate.

·         make reasonable attempts to minimize the risk of injury to any person.

·         ensure the weapon is removed from school premises (confiscated).

·         contact parent/guardian.

·         file an Employees Report of Incident 5b Violence Report Form.

Resultant consequences will range from school disciplinary action to charges being laid by the police depending on specific circumstances.

WEAPON DEFINITION:  "Any instrument designed to inflict injury or intimidate another person, or any instrument that is used in this manner."

BULLYING, INTIMIDATION, DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT POLICY (NO. 7164)

DEFINITIONS:

Bullying occurs when one or more individuals target another with the purpose to harass or inflict verbal, physical, or emotional abuse.  Bullying is different from ordinary conflict or quarreling:  when bullying occurs, there exists a power imbalance:

Intimidation occurs when one or more individuals target another with the intent of causing fear and apprehension through verbal and/or non-verbal threats.

Discrimination occurs, for the purposes of this policy, when an individual is subjected to insults, ridicule, or alienation for reasons of:  race (i.e. racism), religion, ethnic background, appearance, sexual orientation, disability, or gender.

Harassment occurs when one or more individual's verbal and/or non-verbal (e.g. gestures) behavior towards others is, and is intended to be:  insulting, humiliating, malicious, degrading, or otherwise offensive.

REGULATIONS:  The following is intended primarily for middle and secondary schools.  It is to be viewed only as a progressive discipline guide and will  be used in conjunction with professional judgment.