JICHA-R breathalyzer
Students exhibiting signs of having consumed alcohol, including but not limited to glassy eyes, slurred speech, unsteadiness on the feet or emission of an alcoholic odor may be requested to take a breathalyzer test. If the results are negative, no action will be taken, although subsequent administrations of the breathalyzer test may be given at any time. If a student tests positive for alcohol, a second test will be conducted fifteen minutes after the first test has been administered. Students who test positive for alcohol (.02 reading on the breathalyzer test) or students who refuse to take a breathalyzer test upon reasonable suspicion to suspect they have consumed alcohol will be subject to all school rules relating to the use and/or possession of alcohol.
[Protocol for the Use of the Breathalyzer]
Alcohol Observation Checklist
Observation of Student
Name: _________________ Date: __________ Time: _______ Event/Location: _____________
Check all that apply:
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Walking
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Speech
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Demeanor
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Eyes
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Personal Conduct
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Breath
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Other Observations: [ _________________]
Questions:
Are you feeling ill? {width="0.25in"
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{width="0.25in"
height="0.20833333333333334in"}No If yes, please
describe[ ]
Are you taking any medication? {width="0.25in"
height="0.20833333333333334in"}Yes
{width="0.25in" height="0.20833333333333334in"}No
If yes, would care to tell us what it is? [ ___]
Have you consumed alcohol today? {width="0.25in"
height="0.20833333333333334in"}Yes
{width="0.25in"
height="0.20833333333333334in"}No How did you get here?
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Disposition/conclusion: [ __]
Next action: [ __]
Contact parents: {width="0.25in"
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results attached: {width="0.25in"
height="0.20833333333333334in"}Yes
{width="0.25in" height="0.20833333333333334in"}No
Staff member's name:[ ] Witness: [ _______]
[School Sponsored Event]
Each student entering a school-sponsored activity may be required to submit to a breathalyzer test as a condition of admission. This is a passive, non-invasive test where no mouthpiece is needed. Students will be asked to speak or breathe into the flashlight-like device.
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The administration will determine at which school-sponsored events the breathalyzer test procedures will be used. These events will include, but are not limited to, proms, dances, concerts, overnight activities, optional field trips, athletic events, etc.
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The administration will determine the manner by which the students will be tested. The trained administrator or trained staff member present at such events has the authority to test and retest any individual suspected of being under the influence of alcohol even if the student has a negative test upon entering the event.
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Students attending these school sponsored events may be required to take a breathalyzer test administered by a trained member of the staff or administration prior to entering the event.
a. Any student who tests positive will be given a second test after a waiting period of fifteen (15) minutes;
b. If this test is also positive, the student will be denied entrance to the event, detained by school officials until parents/guardians arrive and an investigation is conducted. The student will be sent home and, subject to disciplinary procedures, will be suspended.
c. Students who refuse the test will be denied entrance to the event and detained until parents/guardians arrive to remove them. In such cases, subject to disciplinary procedures, the student will be suspended.
d. A student who tests positive or refuses to be tested may be prohibited from participating in future extra-curricular activities
- A student already in attendance at a school-sponsored event who is suspected of being under the influence will be tested or retested.
e. If this test is positive, the student will be detained until parents/guardians arrive and, subject to disciplinary procedures, will be suspended.
f. If a student, already in attendance, who is suspected of using alcohol as described herein refuses the test, that student will be detained and sent home with a parent/guardian and, subject to disciplinary procedures, will be suspended.
g. A student who tests positive or refuses to be tested may be prohibited from participating in future extra-curricular activities
- The Breathalyzer Protocol shall apply to all students and guests, regardless of age.
Adopted: February 11, 2008