SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment is expressly prohibited and will not be tolerated in any form. Sexual harassment shall
include, but not be limited to: unwelcome advances, direct or indirect demands or requests for sexual favors,
sexual comments, gestures, or other physical actions of a sexual nature.
All reported incidents of sexual harassment will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. (See Policy
5145.41)
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
Through the use of a K-12 curriculum, classroom activities, community support and resources, a strong and
consistent student support system, and referral and disciplinary procedures, the Enfield Public Schools will
work to educate, prevent, and intervene in the use and abuse of all drug, alcohol, steroids, mood altering
substances, nicotine, tobacco, and its related products by the entire student population (K-12).
Violations on School Grounds or School Activity:
“A student will be in violation of this policy if on a school bus, school grounds, during a school session,
anywhere at a school-sponsored activity, or at a school bus stop, he or she is under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, steroids, or mood altering substances or possesses, uses, dispenses, sells, or aids in the procurement
of mood altering substances, or over-the-counter drugs or drug paraphernalia. Such students shall be
subject to discipline and intervention pursuant to the provision and procedures outlined in this
Administrative Regulation."
Violations On or Off School Grounds – Felony Arrest or Arrest of a Serious Nature:
“Students may also be subject to discipline for the conduct listed above when such conduct results in a
felony arrest or arrest of a serious nature, occurring both inside and outside of school activities on or off
school property. Students who engage in such conduct outside of school activities and off school property
shall be subject to disciplinary action with regard to participation in athletics and other co-curricular
activities. Students shall sign an acknowledgement of the requirement that they refrain from such conduct
as a condition from participation in athletics or co-curricular activities.” This form will become part of the
Administrative Regulation and will be distributed to all students involved in activities and will be
implemented equally and without prejudice.
USE OF ALCOHOL DETECTION DEVICES
The Enfield Board of Education (BOE) is committed to promoting safe and substance-free school sponsored
activities and events both on and off school grounds. The Enfield BOE adopted policy 5145.124 for all
students enrolled in our schools and their guests who attend school sponsored activities and events whether
conducted on or off school grounds and the students who attend them.
1. No alcoholic or intoxicating beverages of any kind are permitted in any building or at any event or
activity authorized by the BOE at any time.
2. The consumption of alcoholic or intoxicating beverages prior to or during any school sponsored
event or activity on or off school grounds is strictly prohibited by the BOE.
Therefore, in order to promote a safe environment for our students and their guests at school sponsored
and/or Board authorized activities and events, the school administration is authorized to employ the use of
both “passive” and/or “active” alcohol detection devices.
(For complete policy information, please see BOE policy #5145.124)
DESK AND LOCKER SEARCHES
School lockers and desks are the property of the Enfield Public Schools. At no time does the Enfield Public
School District relinquish its exclusive control of lockers and desks. School authorities for any reason may
conduct periodic general inspections of lockers and desks at any time, without notice, without the user’s
consent, and without a search warrant. In addition, the board authorizes school and law enforcement
officials to search specific student lockers, desks and other school property available for the use of students
for the presence of weapons, contraband, and the fruits of a crime if (1) the search is justified at its inception
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