The Board of Education acknowledges its responsibility to provide a healthier environment in which students can learn and staff can work; to reduce the likelihood of students seeing adult role models use tobacco; to promote healthier behaviors among students and staff; and to work cooperatively with local law enforcement agencies. Therefore, the Board prohibits smoking or other use of tobacco products:

For purposes of this policy, tobacco products shall be defined as any preparation of tobacco to be inhaled, chewed, or placed in a person's mouth.

Professional staff members are expected to fully comply with the above policy, as well as to otherwise avoid smoking or the use of other tobacco products in the presence of students. The Tobacco Free Schools Law makes violation of the above policy a misdemeanor offense carrying a fine of $50.00, and professional staff members found to be in violation will also be subject to disciplinary action.

M.C.L.A. 333.12601 et seq.

Revised 2/26/08