Tobacco-Free School Environment (Hartford County School District)

Abstract:
The board believes that smoking is harmful to the health of smokers and non-smokers. Beginning July 1, 1993, the sale or use of tobacco in any form is prohibited in school buildings, on school grounds, in all school system vehicles, and in all school buses (owned, contracted or leased) everyday, twenty-four hours a day for the entire calendar year. School buildings and tobacco are defined. Signs will be posted throughout the school facilities notifying students, employees, parents, and visitors about the policy. The board will develop and publish a pamphlet that contains the policy and will be available to employees, new hire's, etc. A smoking cessation workshop will be offered to employees during the 1993-94 year. Additional cessation programs will be made available as necessary. Employees in violation of the policy will receive progressive disciplinary actions that are consistent with personnel disciplinary policies. Organizations that use the school building or grounds will be contractually obligated to comply with the tobacco-free school policy. If a violation occurs the contract is voided. Visitors and guests that do not comply will be barred from school property and subject to civil/criminal action. As of September 1, 1993, the superintendent of schools will certify in writing to the State Superintendent of Schools that this policy has been implemented.


Date Published: 5/10/1993

Pages: 2

Location Code: 19033