Notifications
Information about the district's tobacco-free schools policy and enforcement procedures shall be communicated clearly to employees, parents/guardians, students and the community. (Health and Safety Code 104420)
(cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications)
At each entrance to a building or structure, the Superintendent or designee shall post a sign stating "No smoking" as appropriate. (Labor Code 6404.5)
Enforcement/Discipline
Any employee or student who violates the district's tobacco-free schools policy shall be asked to refrain from smoking and shall be subject to disciplinary action as appropriate.
(cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 5144 - Discipline)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)
Any other person who violates the district's policy on tobacco-free schools shall be informed of the district's policy and asked to refrain from smoking. If the person fails to comply with this request, the Superintendent or designee may:
1. Direct the person to leave school property
2. Request local law enforcement assistance in removing the person from school premises
3. If the person repeatedly violates the tobacco-free schools policy, prohibit him/her from entering district property for a specified period of time
(cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders)
(cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions)
Regulation NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
approved: September 8, 2009 Costa Mesa, California