Butte School District

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

4332

Conduct on School Property

In addition to prohibitions stated in other District policies, no person on school property shall:

  1. Injure or threaten to injure another person;
  2. Damage another’s property or that of the District;
  3. Violate any provision of the criminal law of the state of Montana or town or county ordinance;
  4. Smoke or otherwise use tobacco or nicotine products. Nicotine products that are ordered by a health care professional with a prescriptive authority may be used in a school setting in accordance with the “Administering Medicines to Students” Policy 3416.
  5. Consume, possess, or distribute alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or possess dangerous weapons at any time;
  6. Impede, delay, or otherwise interfere with the orderly conduct of the District’s educational program or any other activity occurring on school property;
  7. Enter upon any portion of the school premises at any time for purposes other than those which are lawful and authorized by the Board; or
  8. Willfully violate other District rules and regulations.

“School property” means within school buildings, in vehicles used for school purposes, or on owned or leased school grounds. As circumstances warrant, appropriate action will be taken by the District’s administrators.

Legal Reference:
Pro-Children Act of 1994, 20 U.S.C.
§ 6081 Smoke Free School Act of 1994
§ 20-1-220, MCA Use of tobacco product in public school building or property prohibited
§ 20-5-410, MCA Civil penalty

Cross Reference:
Policy 3416 Administering Medicines to Students

Policy History:
Adopted on: 10/18/04
Revised on:  11/20/06; 06/22/10

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