3.3 - 3.5 Disciplinary Procedures

Student distribution, use or possession or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, unlawful drugs, controlled substances, hallucinogens/inhalants, or items that are purported to be unlawful drugs or controlled substances are those defined as illegal under the law of the United States, State of Oklahoma, and the City of Lawton. Illegal conduct, such as possession, possession with intent to distribute, distribution, and possession of drug paraphernalia, will be reported to the police. When any of the conduct described in this paragraph (3.2) occurs during school time, on school premises, or during school-sponsored activities, district action will be independent of police or court action and could result in suspension, denial of privilege to drive any vehicle on school premises, or recommendations for outside treatment.

School personnel will immediately notify the appropriate Administrator when they reasonably believe a student to be under the influence or in possession of alcohol, unlawful drugs, controlled substances, hallucinogens/inhalants, or drug paraphernalia. Thereupon the Administrator will contact the parents or legal guardian. Circumstances may require the assistance of the law enforcement agencies.

The following disciplinary actions will apply, except in exceptional circumstances:

A. First Offense

(1) The appropriate Administrator will notify parents/guardians and request an immediate conference. Law enforcement officials will be notified if student is in possession of alcohol, illegal substances and/or drug paraphernalia.
(2) The student is subject to suspension for a minimum of the remaining semester and up to the next full semester. At the suspension hearing, if student and parent/guardian agree to seek and complete professional treatment at a licensed treatment agency; a second formal hearing will be held to consider the disposition of the student’s suspension if student and parent/guardian furnish proof of completing treatment at a licensed treatment agency.

B. Second and Subsequent Offenses

(1) The student will be suspended for the remainder of the current semester and next full semester. The student and parents/legal guardians will be recommended to seek an assessment and/or treatment at a licensed treatment agency.

The possible alcohol/drug use of a student is a real concern; therefore, the following school policy:

Whenever it appears to any Great Plains Technology Center teacher that a student may be under the influence of or has in his/her possession non-intoxicating beverages, alcoholic beverages, or a controlled dangerous substance, that teacher shall report the matter to the Executive Director of Instructional Development. The Executive Director of Instructional Development shall immediately notify the Superintendent and the student’s parent or legal guardian of the matter.

Any suspension and/or search of said student will be subject to any applicable school policies, state laws or student handbook regulations.

No officer or employee of any public school district or member of any school board shall be subject to any civil liability for any statement, report, or action taken in assisting or referring for assistance to any medical treatment, social service agency or facility or any substance abuse prevention and treatment program any student reasonably believed to be abusing or incapacitated by the use of non-intoxicating beverages, alcoholic beverages or a controlled dangerous substance unless such assistance or referral was made in bad faith or with malicious purpose. No such officer or employee of any public school district, member of any school board, school or school district shall be responsible for any treatment costs incurred by a student. (Title 70, O.S. Supp. 1986, Section 24-138, amended May 1987)