Policy 6130 – Drug Education

The Board of Education understands that parents/guardians, educators, students and other
community members are seriously concerned about the adverse effects of drug abuse on the
individual and society. Furthermore, the Board believes that effective drug education programs
require both the acquisition of knowledge and the development of positive personal values. Both the
school and other community agencies must share in the development and conduct of programs to
alleviate the problems of drug abuse.

Therefore, the School District will abide by the following:

1. Be concerned with the education of all areas of drug and alcohol abuse.
2. Establish and maintain a realistic, meaningful drug and alcohol education program that
   will be incorporated in the total educational program.
3. Establish and maintain an ongoing in-service drug and alcohol education program for
   school personnel.
4. Cooperate with government and private agencies offering services related to drug and
   alcohol problems.
5. Encourage and support activities that will develop a positive peer influence in the area of
   drugs and alcohol.
6. Create a climate whereby students may seek and receive counseling about drugs and
   alcohol and related problems without fear of reprisal.
7. Follow federal mandates concerning drug and alcohol education.