Butte School District

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

3330

Use of Alcohol Sensor Device

Students are prohibited by Montana law and District policy from using or possessing alcoholic beverages. It is District policy to deter use or possession of alcoholic beverages by students on District property or at school-sponsored or related activities or events, through use of an alcohol-sensor device.

Anytime the Superintendent, another administrator, or a teacher has reasonable suspicion that a student has consumed an alcoholic beverage, the student will be given an opportunity to admit or deny consumption of alcohol. If the student admits consumption of alcohol, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken under applicable District policies and student handbook provisions, including potential restriction of or exclusion from participation in extra- and co-curricular activities.

If the student denies consumption of alcohol, an alcohol-sensor device may be utilized to either confirm alcohol consumption or eliminate the suspicion. Confirmation of alcohol consumption will result in appropriate disciplinary action under applicable District policies and student handbook provisions, including potential restriction of participation in or exclusion from extra-and co-curricular activities. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) and/or student refuse consent to take such a test, said refusal will be taken as an admission of use or possession.

Cross Reference:    
1312     Administrative Procedures
3300     Suspension and Expulsion
3300P    Corrective Actions and Punishment
3310    Student Discipline
3310P    Discipline of Students with Disabilities
3340    Extra- and Co-Curricular Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Use

Legal Reference: 
§20-5-201, MCA    Duties and sanctions
§45-5-624, MCA    Unlawful attempt to purchase or possession of Intoxicating substance – interference with the Sentence or court order

Policy History:
Adopted on: 10/18/04
Reviewed on:
Revised on: 1/18/12