Purpose
It
is the intent of this policy to promote a more healthful environment
for all members of the Upper Moreland School
District community
and to protect the health of non- tobacco users.
Policy
The
smoking of any substance and/or use of smokeless tobacco or any other
tobacco products by any person is prohibited in all district
buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or any other school
district vehicles, and while participating in or supervising school-sponsored
activities on school premises as coach, supervisor, or while acting
in a representative capacity for the district. This is a total
ban on all smoking and/or use of smokeless tobacco or any other tobacco
products in all district buildings and grounds and vehicles. This
ban applies to all individuals, including district employees, students,
and the public.
This
policy will supplant Sec. 1.04 Exceptions of Township of Upper
Moreland Ordinance No. 1189
which amends Title II, "Miscellaneous Provisions," Chapter 4, "Smoking
Regulations," of the Upper Moreland Township Code by eliminating designated
areas where smoking is permitted.
Authority
This
prohibition applies to all employees, students, and visitors. This
is a total ban on all smoking and/or use of smokeless tobacco or any
other tobacco products in all district buildings, grounds and vehicles
at all times. It is the responsibility of all to comply with this policy.
- Violations
by students shall subject the student to discipline, as
specified in the Student Code of Conduct.
- Violations
by employees shall be addressed in the same manner as violations of
any other School Board policy.
- Violations
by the public will result in their being directed to leave the premises.
- In
all cases, violators will be subject to the enforcement provisions
and fines associated with the Township of Upper
Moreland's Code,
Title II, Chapter 4, and “Smoking Regulations."
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