Notifications
Information about the County Superintendent of Schools Office tobacco-free schools policy and enforcement procedures shall be communicated clearly to employees, parents/guardians, students, and the community. (Health and Safety Code 104420)
(cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications)
The Superintendent or designee may disseminate this information through annual written notifications, district and school web sites, student and parent handbooks, and/or other appropriate methods of communication.
(cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites)
Signs stating "Tobacco use is prohibited" shall be prominently displayed at all entrances to County Office property. (Health and Safety Code 104420)
Enforcement/Discipline
Any employee or student who violates the County Office's tobacco-free schools policy shall be asked to refrain from smoking and shall be subject to disciplinary action as appropriate.
(cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 5144 - Discipline)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)
Any other person who violates the County Office's policy on tobacco-free schools shall be informed of the district's policy and asked to refrain from smoking. If the person fails to comply with this request, the County Superintendent or designee may:
1. Direct the person to leave County Office property
2. Request local law enforcement assistance in removing the person from the premises
3. If the person repeatedly violates the tobacco-free schools policy, prohibit him/her from entering County Office property for a specified period of time
(cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders)
(cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions)
The Superintendent or designee shall not be required to physically eject a nonemployee who is smoking or to request that the nonemployee refrain from smoking under circumstances involving a risk of physical harm to the district or any employee. (Labor Code 6404.5)
Regulation TUOLUMNE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
approved: June 10, 2011 Sonora, California