Students No student purchase, attempt to purchase, possess, or use any tobacco product in any facility, in any school vehicle or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District. Specific enforcement provisions for this will be detailed in the Student Behavior Standards and related student policies. Employees No employee shall use any tobacco product in any facility in any school vehicle or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District. Specific enforcement provisions for this will be detailed in policy GBED and related personnel policies. All Other Persons No visitor shall at any time use tobacco products in any facility, in any school vehicle, or anywhere on school grounds maintained by the District. Responsibility for enforcement of this prohibition rest with all School District employees, who may report violations to the local police department. In accordance with state law, the police department shall be responsible for all proceedings and applicable fines and penalties. Legal References: RSA 155:64 – 77, Indoor Smoking Act RSA 126 – K:6, Possession and Use of Tobacco Products by Minors RSA 126 K:7, Use of Tobacco Products on Public Educational Grounds Prohibited R/Board Approved: 9/13/2010 [Replaces POPPS 4500 and 6411] NASHUA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TIMES 2011-2012 NSD – SECONDARY SCHOOLS PRIVATE SCHOOLS NHS SOUTH 7:20 – 2:03 NHSS Purple Panther Preschool 7:45 – 10:30 / 12:00 – 2:00 NHS 7:20 – 2:03 PENNICHUCK MS 8:00 – 2:43 ELM STREET MS 8:00 – 2:43 FAIRGROUNDS MS 8:00 – 2:43 BISHOP GUERTIN 7:45 – 2:00 NASHUA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HS 8:00 – 2:40 NASHUA CATHOLIC 8:00 – 2:30 ST. CHRISTOPHER’S 9:00 – 3:00 INFANT JESUS 9:00 – 3:00 NSD – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SCHOOL DAY AM SESSION K [or Preschool as noted] PM SESSION K [or Preschool as noted] ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN AMHERST STREET 8:10 – 2:35 8:10 – 2:20 BICENTENNIAL 9:00 – 3:25 8:40– 11:15 12:15 – 2:50 BICENTENNIAL – PRESCHOOL 9:10 – 11:40 – Preschool 12:40 – 3:10 – Preschool BIRCH HILL 9:00 – 3:25 8:40 – 11:15 12:15 – 2:50
III OFFENSES (Minor) (Continued) STUDENT OFFENSES ELEMENTARY RESPONSE MIDDLE SCHOOL RESPONSE HIGH SCHOOL RESPONSE Pushing/shoving or running in hallways E. At the elementary after any three violations, there will be a teacher-initiated parent/guardian communication. At the secondary level, after a student is referred to a school administrator three times during a quarter, the school administrator will communicate with the parent/guardian. This communication may be initiated by the administrator or by the teacher/team. F. Use student demerits where applicable. Littering G. Repeated Class III Offenses as reviewed by appropriate staff may be treated as Class II Offenses. Any other violations which the Principal considers reasonable to fall within this category H. A singularly severe incident may be treated as a Class II Offense by the Principal. Stealing Class III Response See Class I* Response See Class I* Response Plagiarizing, destroying, pirating (copyright infringement), altering or any other misuse of computer software and/or hardware belonging to students, the school department, or any school employee/volunteer Class III Response See Class II** Response See I* Response Repeatedly tardy to school or class III Response See Class II** Response See II** Response Truancy/skipping school III Response See Class II** Response See Class II** Response Use of profanity and/or obscene language or gestures Class III Response See Class II** Response See II** Response Disrespectful behavior towards others Class III Response See Class II** Response See Class II** Response Possession of any demeaning publication or material including, but not limited to, the following areas: race, color, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and disability status Class III Response See Class II** Response See Class II** Response Forgery III Response See Class II** Response See Class II** Response Possession of tobacco products, 1st offense, either in school or on school grounds or other campus areas which are under the jurisdiction of the Listed below in Class II Confiscation of tobacco products Notification of parent/guardian and conference Notification of Nashua Police of offense Two nights of Extended Day Detention Enrollment in a Tobacco Education Program. The fee is the responsibility of the student/parent/guardian Ten (10) of community service * Possible Responses to Class I Offenses are found on Pages 29 and 30. ** Possible Responses to Class II Offenses are found on Pages 26 and 28. CLASS III OFFENSES (Minor)
Distribution, exchange, or selling of drugs or possession of drugs with the intent to distribute, exchange or sell Ten-day (10) out-of-school suspension from Principal Ten-day (10) out-of-school suspension from the Superintendent or designee Or, request for expulsion by Superintendent Starting or attempting to a fire on school property Expulsion from school for a specific period of time may be a determination by the Board of Education When applicable, restitution for damages Using or threatening to use any dangerous object, weapon, destructive devices, or any instrument which might be capable of inflicting bodily injury; and/or assaulting, attacking or threatening to cause physical injury with or without any dangerous object to any adult or student Contact with parent/guardian Contact with police department Ten-day (10) out-of-school suspension from Principal Ten-day (10) out-of-school suspension from the Superintendent or designee Or, request for expulsion by the Superintendent Expulsion from school for a specific period of time may be a determination by the Board of Education. When applicable, restitution for damages Possession of alcohol, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia or being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or any substance purported to be an illegal drug Contact with parent/guardian Contact with police department Ten-day (10) out-of-school suspension from Principal Request for ten-day (10) out-of-school suspension to the Superintendent or designee A portion of any out-of-school suspension may, at the discretion of the Superintendent or designee, be held in abeyance if drug assessment with a certified alcohol /drug counselor is conducted and assessment recommendations are followed. CLASS I OFFENSES (Major) (Continued) STUDENT OFFENSES ELEMENTARY RESPONSE MIDDLE SCHOOL RESPONSE HIGH SCHOOL RESPONSE PROCEDURAL RESPONSES TO CLASS I OFFENSES (AS LISTED TO THE LEFT) Causing a false fire alarm or a bomb scare Discipline Responses for any I Offense in any building, "School Safety Zone,"* or at any school function shall be as follows: Contact with parent/guardian Any act of sexual violence Ten-day (10) out-of-school suspension from Principal Possession of any dangerous object, weapon, fireworks, destructive devices or any other instrument which may be capable of inflicting bodily injury Optional request of up to ten (10) days additional suspension to the Superintendent or designee Or, optional request of expulsion by the Superintendent Unlawful entry Contact with law enforcement authorities may be recommended dependent upon the nature and the
will ask you to sign in and out and to wear a visitor badge. VOLUNTEERS - PARENT(S) Each year parents are encouraged to become involved in their children’s schools by volunteering. We welcome your help with reading, writing, math and other academic activities as well as special events and school community events. Whether mentoring, tutoring, coaching, providing clerical support or classroom support, your service is greatly valued. Interested individuals should contact the neighborhood school’s School Volunteer Coordinator, or the Director of Grants and Community Development at 966-1012. WITHDRAWALS Pupils transferring out of a school should notify the office and the classroom teacher as soon as possible so that the proper can be promptly processed. LET US HEAR FROM YOU! The Nashua Board of Education wants your opinions and questions. I am a parent of a student at School. I am not a parent of a student. I have an idea I have a question Name Phone Number Street Zip Code If anyone has any materials and/or equipment to offer the Nashua School District, please contact the office of the Chief Operating Officer, 966-1007. Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers, Notes, Etc.