Policy Code: 5023/7250 Smoking and Tobacco Products
The Board of Education promotes the health and safety of all students and staff and cleanliness of all
school facilities. The Board believes that a tobacco free environment will better protect the health
and well being of the employees and students of the Iredell-Statesville Schools, and of other
persons. To this end, the Board prohibits or restricts smoking and the use of tobacco products as
follows:
• Use of tobacco products is prohibited by students, faculty, staff, and visitors inside school
buildings, on school grounds or property, and in vehicles owned or operated by the school system.
• School system employees when off school property and on duty may not use or display tobacco
products in the presence of students. The prohibition of the display of tobacco products shall not
extend to a display that has a legitimate instructional or pedagogical purpose.
The administration will consult with the county health department and other appropriate organizations
to provide employees with information and access to support systems and programs to encourage
employees to abstain from the use of tobacco products. The school district will, from time to time,
provide free non-smoking clinics to be offered to employees in the schools, after the regular school
day.
Legal References: 20 U.S.C. 6081- 6084; Pro-Children Act of 1994; G.S. 115C-47(18); 143-597-601
Cross-References: Tobacco Products, Policy 4320
Adopted: June 9, 2003 IREDELL - STATESVILLE SCHOOLS
Signed: Date:
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