Philosophy Statement
The Little Miami School District recognizes its responsibility to provide all students with an environment conducive to the development of their maximum learning potential. The presence of alcohol and other drugs in the school or students with alcohol and other drug problems is a deterrent to learning, thereby limiting, interfering with or inhibiting the primary responsibility vested in the educational system.
The Little Miami Schools are concerned about the disruption of the learning environment of all students exposed to alcohol and other drug related behaviors. The district is concerned about the health of its students. Students adversely affected by alcohol and other drugs in the schools increases the likelihood that the safety and well being of our students will be disrupted through accidents, fights, absenteeism, poor academic performance, chronic discipline problems, etc.
The Little Miami Board of Education recognizes student alcohol and other drug use as wrong and harmful. Student alcohol and other drug use is a community problem requiring a community solution. Since the Little Miami Schools is an integral part of the community, it is in the best interest of the community that steps be taken to promote, enhance, and maintain a drug free school environment.
The District also recognizes that alcohol and other drug use may lead to addiction, a treatable medical disease. In response, it is the policy to provide discipline as well as positive action to address alcohol and other drug use and/or dependency.
Policy Statement
The Little Miami Board of Education shall not permit any student to possess, transmit, conceal, consume, show evidence of having consumed, used or offer for sale any alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, unprescribed drugs, look-alike or any mind altering substance while on school grounds or facilities; at school sponsored events; in other situations under the authority of the District or in controlled vehicles. Included in this prohibition are any substances represented as a controlled substance, non-alcoholic beers, steroids, tobacco and tobacco products and drug paraphernalia.
Students found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action as described within the student code of conduct up to and including expulsion and referral for prosecution. A reduction in penalty may be granted if the student receives professional assistance. Professional assistance may include but not be limited to an alcohol/drug education program; assessment with follow through based on the assessment findings, counseling, out-patient treatment or inpatient treatment. Students who need to take policies described within the student handbook.
Education/Prevention
Opportunities for continued alcohol and other drug use prevention and intervention staff training and awareness will be made available in order to enhance the consistent implementation and success of this policy.
Counseling and Rehabilitation Information
The Board of Education does not maintain a drug/alcohol rehabilitation program, but the following are programs within the area available to students who need help with a drug or alcohol problem:
- Warren-Clinton Counties Center on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Bethesda Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Support/Guidance
The Little Miami Schools recognize the importance of guidance activities which provide support to students who are experiencing problems either directly or indirectly due to alcohol and other drug use. Therefore, programs such as individual guidance, support groups and mentorship programs will be utilized as a means of providing support and guidance to students within the school environment. Such activities may also be provided which promote drug free lifestyles and support for students who are concerned in regards to a loved one's alcohol or other drug use.
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