Board Policy

BP 3513.3

Business and Noninstructional Operations

Tobacco-Free Schools

The Board of Education recognizes the health hazards associated with tobacco products, including the breathing of second-hand smoke, and desires to provide a healthy environment for students and staff. Employees are encouraged to serve as models for good health practices that are consistent with the district's instructional programs.

In accordance with state and federal law, smoking is prohibited in all district facilities and vehicles. (20 USC 6083; Labor Code 6404.5)

(cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco)

(cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education)

(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)

The Board further prohibits the use of tobacco products at all times on district grounds. This prohibition applies to all employees, students and visitors at any activity or athletic event on property owned, leased or rented by or from the district.

The Superintendent or designee shall inform students, parents/ guardians, employees and the public about this policy and related procedures.

(cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action)

(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)

(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)

Signs prohibiting the use of tobacco shall be prominently displayed at all entrances to school property.

The Superintendent or designee shall maintain a list of clinics and other resources which may assist individuals who wish to stop using tobacco products.

(cf. 4159/4259/4359 - Employee Assistance Programs)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

48901 Smoking or use of tobacco; steps to discourage

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

39002 Control of air pollution from nonvehicular sources

104420 Implementation of tobacco use prevention program

LABOR CODE

6404.5 Occupational safety and health: use of tobacco products

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20

6083 Nonsmoking policy for children's services

COURT DECISIONS

Eureka Teachers Assn v. Eureka City School District (1992) PERB Order #955 (16 PERC 23168)

CSEA #506 and Associated Teachers of Metropolitan Riverside v. Riverside Unified

School District (1989) PERB Order #750 (13 PERC 20147)

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: March 22, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California