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Smoking or Possession of Tobacco

Board Policy 5131.62 Students/Tobacco

Smoking and/ or possession of any form of tobacco, e-cigarette devices, or nicotine products are not allowed on campus, or school events.  All violations will be reported to the Administration (Ed Code 48900 and 48901).  Violations may result in referral to the district sponsored Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program. In-house suspension, suspension, and a citation from BPD. Prohibited products include but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, cloves, and smokeless tobacco. Also included, but not limited to, disposable electronic vape pens and devices, pods, cartridges, and chargers used for those devices.

  • 1st Offense:  Parent notified, referral to Wellness Counselor
  • 2nd Offense: Referral to Brief Interventions and/or Tobacco Use Prevention Ed. Program (TUPE)
  • 3rd Offense: Assigned to Substance Use Program (SUP)
  • 4th Offense:  Assigned to Alternative to Suspension Program (ATS) and/or 1 day suspension for use/possession of tobacco and defiance, police may be notified, and possible citation