Drugs/Drug Paraphernalia/Alcohol
Under New Jersey State Law and Board Policy #5530, the Administration has the right to search (or have searched) a student, locker or automobile. All students are subject to occasional drug searches conducted by the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, the State or local Police Department.
In order to protect our students against the negative impacts associated with substance abuse, we reserve the right to perform Canine searches of our building and the parking lots around the building in conjunction with local, county, and state law enforcement officials.
According to State Law and the North Warren Zero Tolerance Statement, parents and authorities will be notified and the following procedures will be taken. ALL drug concerns will be counted cumulatively throughout the student’s time at North Warren.
Under the Influence - 1st offense
- 4 Days of OSS
- 1 Saturday Morning School
- Substance Use Evaluation conducted by an approved and licensed treatment facility.
- Removal from all school activities/athletics for duration of suspension.
Under the Influence - 2nd offense
- 6 Days of OSS
- 1 Saturday Morning School
- Substance Use Evaluation conducted by an approved and licensed treatment facility.
- Removal from all school activities/athletics for duration of suspension.
Under the Influence - 3rd offense
- 9 Days of OSS and recommendation for long term suspension.
- Substance Use Evaluation conducted by an approved and licensed treatment facility.
- Removal from all school activities/athletics for duration of suspension.
Possession of any drug paraphernalia - 1st offense
- 5 - 9 Days of OSS
- 2 Saturday Morning Schools
- Law enforcement notified
- Substance Use Evaluation conducted by an approved and licensed treatment facility.
- Removal from all school activities/athletics for duration of suspension.
- Immediate drug screening
Possession of any drug paraphernalia - 2nd offense
- 9 Days of OSS and recommendation for long term suspension.
- Law enforcement will be notified on each offense of possession.
- Removal from all school activities/athletics for duration of suspension.
Distribution of any drug paraphernalia - 1st offense
- 9 Days of OSS and recommendation for long term suspension.
- Law enforcement will be notified on each offense of distribution.
- Removal from all school activities/athletics for duration of suspension.
Re-entry
A re-entry meeting with the students’ parent or guardian is required of all students suspended. Those suspended for violation of the Substance Use Policy must be able to demonstrate that a Substance Use Evaluation and a medical exam were completed prior to the student’s re-entry to school.
Prior to the student returning to school, they must provide:
- A letter from a physician stating the student is mentally and physically able to return to school.
- Verification by the SAC (Student Assistance Counselor) of the student involvement in a drug treatment program.