ASD File: JLIF
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECEIPT AND USE OF SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION

It is the policy of the Auburn School Board to obtain notification of registered sex offenders residing near school grounds or buildings, and to use such information as defined below to maximize student protection.

The board recognizes that, under RSA 651-B:7, it is the responsibility of local law enforcement to notify the community of potential public danger. Therefore, the school district will not be responsible for dissemination of specific sex offender registry information to parents.

Building Administrators will monitor the official government website and direct all staff to view the website if changes have occurred.

Anyone requesting registry information from the school district will be referred to local law enforcement authorities or the State of New Hampshire Registered Sex Offender Registry website: http://www.egov.nh.gov/nsor.

By the end of September of each year a letter will be distributed to all parents to advise them of the sexual registry policy and its provisions.

Sexual Registry website information will be provided to all employees of the school district. School employee’s are not authorized to share website information with unauthorized persons.

Registry information will be used for the administration of law-enforcement, screening current or prospective school district employees or volunteers, and for the protection of the district’s students and employees.

Legal References:RSA 651-B:7. RSA 169-C & 169-C:29

Adopted: June 10, 2008
Revised: October 6, 2008 RSA 651-B:7.
RSA 169-C & 169-C:29

ASD File: JQ
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT FEES, FINES AND CHARGES

Students are responsible for all textbooks and school property entrusted to them and must ensure they receive proper care in accordance with the Parent-Student Handbook. Damage, destruction or disappearance of school property is the responsibility of the student, and reimbursement up to replacement cost may be required by the Auburn School District.

Adopted: June 12, 2001

ASD File: JRA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION

The Auburn School District shall comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and all other federal and state laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and maintenance of student records and information.

A. Directory Information
The Auburn School District designates the following student information as directory information: name, participation and grade level of students in recognized activities and sports, height and weight of student athletes, dates of attendance in the school district, honors and awards received, and photographs and videos of student participation in school activities open to the public. The Auburn School District may disclose directory information if it has provided notice to parents (and eligible students) and has not received timely written notice refusing permission to designate such information as directory information.

B. Military Recruiters/Higher Education Access to Information
Under federal law, military recruiters and institutions of higher education are entitled to receive the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students and the Auburn School District must comply with any such request, provided that parents have been notified that they and secondary school students have the right to request that this information not be released without their prior written consent.

C. Health or Safety Emergencies
In accordance with federal regulations, the School District may disclose education records in a health or safety emergency without prior written consent to any person whose knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.

D. Transfer of Student Records
Auburn School District sends student education records to a school, school system, or institution of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled, if the school, school system, or institution or postsecondary education has requested the records, so long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer. Such records include, but are not limited to, grades and report cards, disciplinary records, attendance records, special education records and health records.

E. Designation of Law Enforcement Unit
The Board hereby designates the Auburn Police Department as the Auburn School District’s law enforcement unit.

F. Administrative Procedures and Notices
The Superintendent is responsible for developing and implementing any administrative procedures and parent notices necessary to comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning student education records and information. Notices shall be distributed annually to parents and eligible students concerning their rights under these laws and regulations. A copy of this policy shall be posted in each school.
JRA-R – Student Education Records and Information Administrative Procedure
JRA-E – Annual Notice of Student Education Records and Information Rights

Legal References:  20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99, as amended 20 U.S.C. § 7908; RSA 189:1-e, 193-D:8, 194:31-a; NH Code of Administrative Rules Ed. 1119

Adopted: February 2, 2004
Revised: May 24, 2005
Revised: January 12, 2010

ASD File: JJIB
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
ATHLETICS

The Auburn School District will offer athletic programs subject to budgetary considerations.
Athletics are an integral part of the total educational program. As an extension of the core school program, the Auburn School District’s after-school athletic program will afford as many students as reasonably possible, the opportunity to compete in a supervised team sport. The Auburn School District’s focus regarding all activities and athletics is participation and the development of skills. The goal of the program is to help students develop an active and healthy lifestyle, in a non-threatening situation – a learning environment. We believe that participation in athletics affords the student the opportunity to learn teamwork, fair play, and self-confidence, attributes that are essential to success in life.
In light of this philosophy, the school district is committed to providing an extra-curricular interscholastic athletic program in grades 6 through 8.
The interscholastic program will serve to provide students with an opportunity to compete with area schools at the same grade level. The competition will foster an understanding of the nature of sportsmanship in American culture.
In addition, it will provide students with an opportunity to refine athletic skills in a competitive environment.
Opportunity for participation is open to all students at the middle school. Membership on teams shall be the result of individual selection by the team coach, on a season by season basis. This selection process shall involve a fair and adequate “try out” period. Team coaches will submit for approval specific guidelines for participation in each sport. The guidelines will be approved by the Principal and/or designee prior to the first practice/try out.
Students not selected for the school team shall be encouraged to continue participation on teams sponsored by the town of Auburn or other appropriate agencies. Team coaches are strongly encouraged to talk individually with non-selected students.
Should a situation arise in the selection process where students must be eliminated from the school team due to squad size, decisions should be made on merit, demonstrated in the try out process.
Should a situation arise where a decision regarding participation must be made among students of equal abilities, then preferences shall be given to students in the higher-grade level.
Participation in interscholastic athletics at the middle school level is subject to the rules adopted by the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) and other rules adopted by the Superintendent and the Principal.
Adopted: December 12, 2000
Revised: November 10, 2009

ASD File: JICD
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND DUE PROCESS

It is essential for schools to maintain a safe and orderly environment which supports student learning and achievement. All students are expected to conduct themselves with respect for others and in accordance with School Board policies, school rules, and applicable state and federal laws. Disciplinary action may be taken against students who violate policies, rules, or laws, and/or whose conduct directly interferes with the operations, learning environment or general welfare of the school.

Disciplinary consequences will range from a verbal warning for minor misconduct up to and including expulsion for the most serious offenses. The Auburn School District will follow the procedures set forth by state and federal law, specifically RSA 193:13 and Ed 317, in the discipline of students. The Auburn School Board reviews appeals of student disciplinary decisions when the right to appeal is explicitly conferred by policy or by law.

Behavior that also violates the law may be referred to law enforcement authorities.

Temporary Removal from Classroom
Students may be temporarily removed from the classroom, lunchroom, or recess at the discretion of the classroom teacher. A student may be temporarily removed if the student refuses to follow the teacher’s directions, fails to follow school policies or rules, disrupts the classroom environment, or otherwise engages in conduct that violates the Student Code of Conduct. During such removals, students will be sent to the Principal’s office or designated area.

Teacher Detention
Students may be assigned a detention at the discretion of the classroom teacher. A student may receive a detention if the student refuses to follow the teacher’s directions, fails to follow school policies or rules, disrupts the classroom environment, or otherwise engages in conduct which violates the Student Code of Conduct.

During such detentions, students will be required to remain at school during non-school hours; elementary students may serve a detention during their recess period(s). Parents will be notified at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the detention. The length of the detention is left to the discretion of the classroom teacher and will generally not exceed one (1) hour.

Administrative Detention
Students may be assigned a detention at the discretion of the Principal or designee. A student may receive a detention if the student refuses to follow the administrator’s directions, fails to follow school policies or rules, disrupts the school environment, or otherwise engages in conduct which violates the Student Code of Conduct. During such detentions, students will be required to remain at school during non-school hours. Parents will be notified at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the detention. The length of the detention is left to the discretion of the administration and will generally not exceed one (1) hour.

In-School Suspension
Students may be assigned in-school suspension at the discretion of the Principal or designee. During such in-school suspensions, the student will attend school but will be removed from one or more classes and placed in a restricted and supervised room within the building. The student will be expected to remain in good behavior and work quietly on school work while serving the in-school suspension. Parents will be notified 24 hours prior to the in-school suspension. The length of in-school suspension is left to the discretion of the administration and will generally not exceed 10 days.

Short-Term Out-of-School Suspension
The Principal or representative designated in writing by the Superintendent is authorized to suspend a student for a specific period of time, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive school days. A suspension may be imposed for:
 Behavior that is detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of pupils or school personnel; or
 Repeated and willful disregard of the reasonable rules of the school that is not remediated through imposition of the districts graduated sanctions.

During such suspensions, unless otherwise stipulated in writing, a suspended student is not permitted to attend school classes or activities, school sponsored events, or be on school property for the duration of the suspension.

A student being considered for a short-term suspension (ten school days or fewer) is entitled to the following due process:
1. The student will meet with the Principal or Assistant Principal to discuss the charges and the evidence against the student. The Principal or Assistant Principal will inform the student of the possibility of a short-term suspension.
2. The student will be given an opportunity to present his or her side of the story at this meeting.
3. The student and at least one of the student’s parents/guardians will receive a written statement explaining any disciplinary action taken against the student.

Depending on the severity of the student’s conduct, the Principal or designee may also refer or recommend the student to the Superintendent or to the School Board for further disciplinary consequences. Parents will be notified prior to the short-term out of school suspension.

Long-Term Out-of-School Suspension
The School Board, or the Superintendent, as the School Board’s designee, may extend a student’s suspension for up to an additional ten (10) consecutive school days. A long-term out- of-school suspension may be imposed for:
 An act of theft, destruction, or violence as defined in RSA 193-D;
 Bullying pursuant to school district policy, JICK when the student has not responded to targeted interventions and poses an ongoing threat to the safety or welfare of another student; or
 Possession of a weapon as defined in Auburn School District Policy JICI

During such suspensions, unless otherwise stipulated in writing, a suspended student is not permitted to attend school classes or activities, school sponsored events, or be on school property for the duration of the suspension.

A student being considered for a long-term suspension is entitled to the following due process:
1. Upon recommendation of a long-term suspension and prior to any hearing, there shall be a written communication to the student and at least one of the student’s parents or guardians, at least five calendar days prior to the hearing, delivered in person or by mail to the student’s
last known address, which states the charges and an explanation of the evidence against the student.
2.A hearing that meets the requirements of Ed 317.04(f)(3)(g) will be held.
a. The school officials shall present evidence in support of the charges and the student(or the student’s parent/guardian) shall have an opportunity to present any defense or reply.
b. During the hearing, the student, parent/guardian shall have the right to examine any witnesses presented by school officials.
c. The hearing shall be either public or private and the choice shall be that of the student or the parent/guardian, provided, the nature of the evidence does not violate the privacy of other students or if the Superintendent or School Board determines that substantial harm to the pupil could result from a decision to hold the hearing in public. In these circumstances, the Board reserves the right and obligation to insist upon a private hearing.
d. The student may, together with a parent/guardian, waive the right to a hearing and admit to the charges.
3.The student is entitled to a written decision which includes the legal and factual basis for the decision rendered at the hearing.
4.The written decision shall include notice to the student that the decision may be appealed. For a long term suspension issued by Superintendent, the decision must be appealed in writing to the Auburn School Board within ten days after the issuance of the decision. The School Board will hold a hearing on the appeal but has the discretion to hear evidence or to rely upon the hearing conducted by the Superintendent.
5.For a long term suspension issued by the School Board, the decision must be appealed to the New Hampshire State Board of Education within 20 days after receipt of the decision.
6.The long-term suspension shall remain in effect while an appeal is pending unless the School Board stays the suspension.

Depending on the severity of the student’s conduct, the Superintendent may also refer or recommend the student to the School Board, and/or local law enforcement authorities for further disciplinary consequences.

Expulsion
The School Board may expel a student, which permanently denies a student’s attendance at school. An expulsion may be imposed for an act that poses an ongoing threat to the safety of students or school personnel and that constitutes:
A repeated act that previously resulted in a long term suspension;
Any act of physical or sexual assault that would be a felony if committed by an adult;
Any act of violence that constitutes a “violent crime” pursuant to RSA 651:5, XIII; or
Criminal threatening that constitutes a class B felony pursuant to RSA 631:4, II(a).

During an expulsion, unless otherwise stipulated in writing, a student is not permitted to attend school classes or activities, school sponsored events, or occasion school property.

A student who is being considered for expulsion is entitled to the following due process:
1.Upon recommendation of an expulsion and prior to any hearing, there shall be a written notice to the student and at least one of the student’s parents or guardians, delivered in person or by mail to the student’s last known address, which states the date, time, and place for a hearing before the School Board. The notice shall be delivered to the student and at least one of the student’s parents/guardians at least five calendar days prior to the hearing.
2.The School Board shall conduct the hearing in accordance with New Hampshire Administrative Rule Ed 317.04(f) (3) (g).
a. The school officials shall present evidence in support of the charges and the student(or the student’s parent/guardian) shall have an opportunity to present any defense or reply.
b. During the hearing, the student, or the parent/guardian shall have the right to examine any witnesses presented by school officials.
c. The hearing shall be either public or private and the choice shall be that of the student or the parent/guardian, provided the nature of the evidence does not violate the privacy of other students or if the Superintendent or Board determines that substantial harm to the pupil could result from a decision to hold the hearing in public. In these circumstances, the Board reserves the right and obligation to insist upon a private hearing.
d. The student may, together with a parent/guardian, waive the right to a hearing and admit to the charges.
3.Before expelling a student under this section the School Board shall consider each of the following factors:
a. The student’s age;
b. The student’s disciplinary history;
c. Whether the student has a disability;
d. The seriousness of the violation or behavior committed by the student;
e. Whether the school district has implemented positive behavioral interventions;
f. Whether a lesser intervention would properly address the violation or behavior committed by the student.
4.The School Board shall issue a written decision stating whether the student is expelled and, if so, the length of the expulsion. If the decision is to expel, the decision must include the legal and factual basis for the decision including the specific statutory reference prohibiting the act for which the student is expelled.
5.The expulsion shall run until the School Board reviews it and restores the student’s permission to attend school. The written decision shall state any action that the student may take to be restored by the School Board. The decision shall also state that the student has the right to
appeal the decision to the New Hampshire State Board of Education at any time while the expulsion remains in effect.

Any expulsion shall be subject to review by the School Board, if requested, prior to the start of each school year. A student seeking restoration of permission to attend school shall file a written request with the Superintendent prior to the start of each school year which details the basis for the request.

Possession of a Firearm
Pursuant to RSA 193:13, IV, any student who brings or possesses a firearm (as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921) in a safe school zone, as defined in RSA 193-D:1 without written authorization from the Superintendent or designee shall be expelled from school by the Auburn School Board for a period of not less than 12 months.

Pursuant to RSA 193:13, VI, a student who is expelled from school in another state under the provisions of the Gun Free School Zones Act of 1994 shall not be eligible to enroll in the Auburn School District during such expulsion. If the out of state expulsion is for an indefinite period of time, the student may petition the School Board for enrollment upon establishing residency.

As provided in RSA 193:13, VII, both of the above expulsions may be modified by the Superintendent upon review of the specific case in accordance with other applicable law. The expelled student must submit a written application to the Superintendent requesting modification of the expulsion, and the student will be required to submit sufficient evidence in the form of letters, work history, or other documents that it is in the school’s best interest and the student’s best interest to allow a modification.

Superintendent Authority
The School Board authorizes the Superintendent to reinstate a suspended or expelled pupil on a case by case basis.

Educational Assignments
The student’s school will make all educational assignments available to the suspended student during the student’s suspension.

The school district will provide alternative educational services to a student whenever the student is suspended in excess of twenty (20) cumulative days within any school year. Such alternative educational services will be determined by the school Principal or Assistant Principal and shall be designed to enable the student to advance from grade to grade.

No student shall be penalized academically solely by virtue of missing class due to suspension.

The School Board, in its discretion, may authorize educational services to be provided to an expelled student in an alternative setting on a case by case basis.

Behavior Intervention Plans
The student’s school will develop an intervention plan for any student who has been suspended more than ten (10) cumulative school days in any school year. The intervention plan will be designed to proactively address the student’s problematic behaviors.

Students with Disabilities
Discipline of students with identified or suspected disabilities will be in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, New Hampshire State Law on Special Education (RSA 186-C),
New Hampshire Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities (Ed 1100), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Student Code of Conduct (Handbook)
The School Board authorizes the Superintendent to establish a Student Code of Conduct (Handbook) which will contain a system of supports and consequences designed to correct student misconduct and promote behavior within acceptable norms. The Student Code of Conduct will include a graduated set of age appropriate responses to misconduct and will set forth standards for due diligence and process. Such standards will make reference to the nature and degree of disruption caused to the school environment, the threat to the health and safety of pupils and school personnel, and the isolated or repeated nature of incidents forming the basis of disciplinary action.

Notice This policy and school rules which inform the student body of the content of RSA 193:13 shall be included in the student handbook and made available on the District’s website to students, parents, and guardians. The Principal or designated building administrator shall also inform the student body concerning this policy and school rules which address the content of RSA 193:13 through appropriate means, which may include posting and/or announcements.

The Principal shall make certain that the pupil has received notice of the requirements of RSA 193:13 and RSA 193-D:1 through announced, posted, or printed school rules at the beginning of each school year. The statutory text shall be printed in the school handbook to be distributed to each student at the beginning of the school year; and shall be announced, posted, and printed at other appropriate locations. Nothing herein shall prevent a school principal from printing, posting and/or announcing other rules applicable to the school.

Legal References: 18 U.S.C. § 921, Definition of Firearm RSA 189:15, Regulations RSA 193:13, Suspension & Expulsion of Pupils RSA 651:5, XIII, Annulment of Criminal Records – Violent Crimes RSA 631:4, II(a), Criminal Threatening RSA Chapter 193-D, Safe School Zones RSA Chapter 193-F, Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.04(a), Policy Development NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.04(f), Student Discipline NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 317, Standards and Procedures for Suspension and Expulsion of Pupils Including Procedures Assuring Due Process

Adopted: June 12, 2001
Adopted: November 18, 2002
Revised: November 9, 2010
Revised: April 10, 2018
Revised: January 14, 2020
Revised: May 10, 2022

ASD File: JICDD
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT DISCIPLINE/OUT-OF-SCHOOL ACTIONS

The Board recognizes that out-of-school and off-campus student conduct is not normally the concern of the Board. However, the Board also recognizes that some out-of-school or off-campus conduct may have an adverse effect upon the school, school property, or school staff.
Therefore, it shall be the policy of this Board that the Board or school administrators may impose disciplinary measures against students for some out-of-school or off-campus conduct.
Discipline may be imposed if, in Principal’s opinion, such out-of-school conduct causes a significant disruption or substantial interference with the school’s educational mission, purpose, or objectives. Additionally, any off-campus or out-of-school behavior that has a strong potential to disrupt normal school operations may also be met with appropriate disciplinary actions by the Board or school administrators.

Out-of-school and off-campus student conduct that may subject a student to discipline includes, but is not limited to:
1. Damaging school property;
2. Violence at or near the school’s bus stop, either before or after the school day;
3. Drinking alcohol, using tobacco products, or using illegal drugs at or near the school bus stop, either before or after the school day;
4. Damaging the private property of school staff or employees; or
5. Any other activity the Board or administration determines impedes the general welfare of
scholastic activities.

Cyber-Bullying and Internet Threats
Reports and/or allegations of cyber-bullying will be addressed in accordance with the provisions of Board policy JICK.

Adopted: April 10, 2001
Revised: November 9, 2010
Reviewed: December 10, 2019

ASD File: JICFA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
HAZING

It is the policy of the District that no student or employee of the District shall participate in or be members of any secret fraternity or secret organization that is in any degree related to the school or to a school activity. No student organization or any person associated with any organization sanctioned by the Board of Education shall engage or participate in hazing.

This District does not permit or condone student hazing.

For the purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as any act directed toward a student, or any coercion or intimidation of a student to act or to participate in or submit to any act, when: (1) Such act is likely or would be perceived by a reasonable person as likely to cause physical or psychological injury to any person; and (2) Such act is a condition of initiation into, admission into, continued membership in or association with any organization. Hazing includes but is not limited to an activity, which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization sanctioned or authorized by the Board of Education.

“Endanger the physical health” shall include, but is not limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping; beating; branding; forced calisthenics; exposure to the elements; forced consumption of any food, alcoholic beverage, drug or controlled dangerous substance; or any forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the individual.

“Endanger the mental health” shall include any activity, except those activities authorized by law, which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as prolonged sleep deprivation, forced prolonged exclusion from social contact which could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual.

Any hazing activity, upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with an organization sanctioned or authorized by the Board of Education is conditioned, directly or indirectly, shall be presumed to be a forced activity, even if the student willingly participates in such activity.

This policy is not intended to deprive School District authorities from taking necessary and appropriate disciplinary action toward any student or employee. Students or employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action that may include expulsion for students and employment termination for employees.

The Superintendent shall take reasonable measures within the scope of the District’s authority to prevent student hazing. All hazing reported to the District or which any District staff member has knowledge of shall be promptly reported to law enforcement, as required by RSA 631:7, Student Hazing.

A copy of this policy will be furnished to each student and teacher in the school District.

Legal Reference:
NH Ed Rule 306.04(a)(7) New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.04 (a) (7), Student Hazing

Adopted: December 11, 2007
Revised: March 13, 2018

ASD File: JICG
Same as ADC and GBED
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOBACCO PRODUCTS BAN USE AND POSSESSION IN AND ON SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GROUNDS

State law prohibits the use of any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility or upon any grounds maintained by the District. Students and minors are further prohibited from possessing such items in or upon any facility, school vehicle, or grounds owned or maintained by the District.

A. Definitions
“Tobacco product(s)” means any product containing tobacco including, but not limited to, cigarettes, smoking tobacco, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and smokeless cigarettes, as well as any other product or item included in RSA 126K:2, XI as the same may be amended or replaced from time-to-time.

“E-cigarette” means any electronic smoking device composed of a mouthpiece, a heating element, a battery, and electronic circuits that provides a vapor of pure nicotine mixed with propylene glycol to the user as the user simulates smoking. This term shall include such devices whether they are manufactured as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, or e-pipes, or under any other product name as well as any other product or item included in RSA 126-K:2, II-a as the same may be amended or replaced from time-to-time.

“Liquid nicotine” means any liquid product composed either in whole or in part of pure nicotine and propylene glycol and manufactured for use with e-cigarettes, as well as any other product or item included in RSA 126-K:2, III-a as the same may be amended or replaced from time-to-time.

“Facility” is any place which is supported by public funds and which is used for the instruction of students enrolled in preschool programs and in all grades maintained by the District. This definition shall include all administrative buildings and offices and areas within facilities supportive of instruction and subject to educational administration, including, but not limited to, lounge areas, passageways, rest rooms, laboratories, classrooms, study areas, cafeterias, gymnasiums, maintenance rooms, and storage areas.

B. Students
No student shall purchase, attempt to purchase, possess or use any tobacco product, Ecigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility, in any school vehicle or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District.

Enforcement of the prohibition against students shall initially rest with building principals, or their designees, who may also report any violation to law enforcement, for possible juvenile, criminal or other proceedings as provided under state law. Additional consequences may be administered pursuant to printed student conduct rules.

C. Employees
No employee shall use any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine, in any facility, in any school vehicle or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District.

Initial responsibility for enforcement of this prohibition shall rest with building principals, or their designees. Any employee(s) who violate(s) this policy is subject to disciplinary action which may include warning, suspension or dismissal. Violations may also be referred to
appropriate law enforcement and/or other appropriate agencies for criminal or other proceedings as provided under state law.

D. All other persons
No visitor, contractor, vendor or other member of the public, shall use any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility, in any school vehicle, or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District.

The building principal(s), and where appropriate, other site supervisor (athletic director, vehicle driver, etc.), or their designee(s), shall have the initial responsibility to enforce this section, by requesting that any person who is violating this policy to immediately cease the use of tobacco products, E-cigarette or liquid nicotine. After this request is made, if any person refuses to refrain from using such products in violation of this policy, the principal, site supervisor, or designee may call contact the appropriate law enforcement agency(ies) for possible criminal or other proceedings as provided under state law.

E. Implementation and Notice
Administrative Rules and Procedures. The Superintendent shall establish administrative rules and procedures to implement this policy, which rules and procedures may be building level and/or district-wide. Rules and procedures relating to student violations and resulting disciplinary consequences should be developed in consultation with building principal(s).

The Superintendent, working with the building principal(s), shall provide annual notice to employees, students and parents of the pertinent provisions of this policy (e.g., student or staff handbook) along with applicable administrative regulations and procedures, which may include prescribed consequences for violations of this policy. Such notice should include information that violation of this Policy could lead to criminal or other such proceedings.

Signs shall be placed by the District in all buildings, facilities and school vehicles stating that the use of tobacco products is prohibited.

Legal References:
RSA 155:64 – 77, Indoor Smoking Act, RSA 126-K:2, Definitions, RSA 126-K:6, Possession and Use of Tobacco Products by Minors, RSA 126-K:7, Use of Tobacco Products on Public Educational Grounds Prohibited

Adopted: November 13, 1987
Adopted: April 10, 2001
Adopted: October 6, 2003
Revised: June 14, 2016
Revised: December 11, 2018

ASD File: JICH
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS

The Auburn School Board is concerned with the health, welfare and safety of its students. Therefore, the use, sale, transfer, distribution, possession or being under the influence of unauthorized prescription drugs, alcohol, narcotics, unauthorized inhalants, controlled substances, illegal drugs is prohibited on any school district property, in any district-owned vehicle, or in any other district-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or district activities. This prohibition also applies to any district-sponsored or district-approved activity, event or function. The use, sale, transfer or possession of drug-related paraphernalia is also prohibited.

For the purposes of this policy, a controlled substance shall include any controlled substance as defined in the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 812(c), or RSA 318-B, Controlled Drug Act.

Students may only be in possession of medication as detailed in Board Policy JLCD. Searches of persons reasonably suspected to be in violation of this policy will be conducted in accordance with Board Policy JIH.

Any student who is found by the administration to be in violation of this policy shall be referred for prosecution and subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion or other discipline in accordance with the district’s disciplinary policy. Strict compliance is mandatory. The school principal shall immediately report all incidents involving a controlled substance to the appropriate local law enforcement agency and the superintendent. All controlled substances shall be turned over to local law enforcement.

Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP.)

Legal References:
U.S.C. § 812(c),
RSA 318-C,
RSA 571-C:2

Adopted: May 1, 2001
Revised: June 9, 2009
Revised: October 11, 2011
Reviewed: December 8, 2015 21

ASD File: JICI
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Weapons are not permitted on school property, in school vehicles or at school-sponsored activities. This policy applies to students and members of the public alike. Student violations of this policy will result in both school disciplinary action and notification of local law enforcement authorities. Members of the public who violate this policy will be reported to local law enforcement authorities.
The term “weapons” includes, but is not limited to, firearms (rifles, pistols, revolvers, pellet guns, BB guns, black powder firearms, etc.) knives, slingshots, metallic knuckles, firecrackers, billy-clubs, stilettos, switchblade knives, swords, canes, pistol canes, black jacks, daggers, dirk knives, explosives, incendiaries, martial arts weapons or self-defense weapons (as defined by RSA 159:24 and RSA 159:20 respectively), or any other object or substance which, in the manner it is used or threatened to be used, is known to be capable of producing death or bodily injury.

In addition, any student who is determined to have brought a firearm (as defined by 18 U.S.C. §921) to school will be expelled for not less than one year (365 days). This expulsion may be modified by the Superintendent upon review of the specific case in accordance with other applicable law. Pursuant to the provisions of 20 U.S.C. § 7151, Gun-Free Schools Act, the Board requires the Superintendent to contact local law enforcement authorities and/or the Division of Children and Youth Services and notify them of any student who brings a firearm or weapon on school property. Weapons under control of law enforcement personnel are permitted.

All students will receive written notice of this policy at least once each year by way of the student handbook.

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Legal References:
18 U.S.C. § 921 Et seq., Firearms
20 U.S.C. § 7151, Gun-Free Schools Act
RSA 159:20, 159:24,
RSA 193-D, RSA 193:13,
NH Code of Admin Rules, Sec. Ed. 317

Adopted: May 1, 2001
Revised: June 9, 2009
Revised: October 11, 2011
Reviewed: December 8, 2015