EHS Student Handbook 2021 | Page 75

The dress code policy is in effect during the academic school day. That means that a student, upon arrival to school, should observe the dress code restrictions from the time of entry into the school building in the morning until his/her departure from the building. SMOKING POLICY The Enfield Board of Education is committed to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of students; because medical research shows that smoking poses a significant risk to the health of the smoker and non-smoker; and because the Board of Education accepts the educational principles that one teaches best by example, the Board of Education adopts the following policy for all students. 1. Chewing of tobacco or like substance, or smoking of any kind is not permitted in any building or transportation vehicle under the direction of the Board of Education at any time. 2. Possession of any smoking material, chewing tobacco or any tobacco-like substance, of any kind, is prohibited in any building or transportation vehicle under the direction of the Board of Education at any time. 3. Chewing of tobacco or like substance or smoking of any kind is prohibited on school grounds when school is in session from 5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 4. Possession of any smoking material, chewing tobacco or the like, of any kind, is prohibited on school grounds when school is in session from 5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Such materials will be confiscated and may be recovered by a parent. A second offense will be considered defiance. *In accordance with this policy, the following disciplinary action will be taken by the administration: 1st offense - Three (3) days of suspension 2nd offense - Five (5) days of suspension 3rd offense - Ten (10) days of suspension *In addition to a suspension, if the infraction occurs within the school building, the police will issue an “Infraction Ticket” which carries a $50.00 fine for students 16 years of age or older. If the student is under 16, a referral form to Juvenile Review Board will be issued. For the purpose of clarification, anyone holding or smoking any lighted smoking materials will be in violation of this policy FOOD/BEVERAGES The Enfield Board of Education has developed a new policy (5141.25) to better accommodate our students with special dietary needs and food allergens. We believe that all students, through accommodations where required, shall have the opportunity to participate fully in all school programs and activities. In an effort to prevent the exposure to food allergens the following activities are prohibited: a. Meal/snack swapping and utensil swapping among students during lunch and all other school sponsored events; b. Eating or drinking on school buses; c. Eating or drinking in non-authorized areas of the school building or grounds by students, parents, and visitors. Students with food allergens or special dietary needs should immediately contact the nurses’ office for further instruction. (For complete policy information, please see BOE policy #5141.25) BUS CONDUCT RULES As stated in the bus transportation policy of the Enfield Board of Education (513.1), bus transportation is not an unlimited right granted the student. Of utmost importance is the safety of everyone on the bus or at the bus stop. Thus, students will be held to reasonable regulations, which if not followed, may cause them 75