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 : 1 st offense - Three ( 3 ) days of suspension 2 nd offense - Five ( 5 ) days of suspension 3 rd 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
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