Student Handbook

Administration

• Sheri Hansen, Principal
• GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
• Launi Evans

Secretaries

• Barbara Hatch
• Angie Sorensen, Youth in Care

Faculty

• Mary Bybee
• Mike Byrnes
• Zane Christensen
• Katherine Enright
• Mike Hale
• John Hart
• Julie Pitcher
• Ron Stott
• Megan Tanner
• Matt Webb
• Craig Yeager

Clubs

FFA, Zane Christensen
After-School Service, Vista

New clubs may be organized at any time providing they meet the following requirements:

1. The must have a faculty advisor.
2. They must present a constitution to be approved by the administration.
3. They must be willing to perpetuate the goals and objectives of Cache High School.

Club charters may be revoked by the school administration when their purpose and
activities are not in the best interests of Cache High School.

Publications

• Yearbook, Ron Stott
• Newsletter, Journalism Class

Students at Cache High are expected to practice good citizenship both on and off campus. Students have the responsibility to maintain regular school attendance, to make a conscientious effort in classroom work, and to adhere to school rules and regulations. Most of all, students and parents share,
with the administration and faculty a responsibility to develop a climate within the school which is conducive to learning. Every teacher has the right to teach, and each student has the right to learn.

Conduct which disrupts teaching or learning will not be tolerated. Students have the responsibility to refrain from any distribution or displaying of materials which are obscene, libelous, or which advocate the commission of unlawful acts.

The Mission Statement of Cache High School:

CHS: Creating Higher Standards

Anti-Bullying Policy:

“KIC” it @ Cache!
[Kindness, Integrity, Character]

There are three classes of absences:

• Verified (those cleared by a parent contact with the attendance office)
• Unverified (those not cleared by a parent)
• School Excused (those absences due to a student’s involvement in a school activity).

Attendance begins the first day of each term, and if a student transfers from a class, the attendance in the previous class follows the student into the new class.

During class time, students are expected to be in class. Students are not allowed to be in the school building if they are not enrolled in a class.

A parent/legal guardian will have five (5) school days to verify (report the cause) of any absences. After that, the absences will remain unverified and may be marked as a truancy. After five (5) days, a parent/guardian cannot change the student’s attendance. This can be appealed through the
principal.

Family vacations will be accepted only as they are pre-approved, not after the fact. Approval of family vacation requests will be contingent upon previous history of good attendance. Pre-approved vacation days are treated as verified absences, and the student is fully responsible for all course work missed. Vacation Forms are available in the main office and are to be filled out prior to vacation.

Parents: Please do not keep students home to babysit, run errands or for any non-emergency family business. Doctor or dentist appointments should be made before or after school when possible. Parent who willfully keep their children out of school for an inappropriate reason are guilty of educational
neglect.

Making up work missed during an absence is the responsibility of the students. Make-up work will be allowed for excused and verified absences.

(All procedures start over with each new term)

School attendance is the responsibility of the student/parent. Daily phone calls are made home for all absences and tardies. In addition, the school offers attendance emails, Parent Connect, and mailings. These are offered as an attempt to keep parents/guardians informed of truant behavior.

Absences

Absences are excused for school activities and are marked accordingly. They are not calculated into the attendance totals. Absences must be verified by parent/guardian.

Interventions for Absences

Four (4) or more absences in any one class: .125 credit.

Social interaction is an important part of the high school experience, and our goal is to provide a safe and pleasant place to attend school. The Behavior and Discipline Policy addresses behaviors that endanger students that may disrupt the learning environment, which are subject to school discipline, and that establishes consequences for misbehavior.

Suspension or expulsion is mandatory for the following violations:

1. Any serious violation affecting another student or a staff member, or occurring in a school building, in or on school property, or in conjunction with any school activity, including the possession, control, or actual or threatened use of a real, look-alike, or pretend weapon, explosive, or noxious or flammable material under 52A-3-502 of the Utah Code, or the sale, control, or distribution of a drug or controlled substance as defined in 58-73-2 of the Utah Code, an imitation controlled substance as defined in 58-37b-2 of the Utah Code, or drug paraphernalia as defined in 58-37a-3 of the Utah Code. NOTE: School property includes parking lots and playing fields.
2. The commission of an act involving the use of force or the threatened use of force, which, if committed, may be a felony or Class A Misdemeanor.
3. A student may be denied admission to a public school on the basis of having been expelled from that or any other school during the preceding 12 months.

In addition to the above three consequences, Cache High and the Cache County School Board identify the following student behaviors as inappropriate and subject to school discipline, which may include suspensions.

1. Insubordination – Involves misconduct subversive to the discipline of the school and/or the display of gross disrespect or contempt for school personnel.
2. Use of vulgar or profane language – Use of obscene, vulgar, or indecent language, either spoken, written on school property or at school activities, or electronically disseminated, particularly where the language is directed at a school administrator, teacher, staff member, or student. Students should be aware that the 1996 Legislature passed legislation authorizing a school to expel students for willful, flagrant use of profane, vulgar, or abusive language.
3. Possession of obscene literature – The possession and/or the dissemination of obscene pictures, literature, or publications on campus, including electronic, as well as printed materials, and student-composed materials as well as those commercially acquired.
4. Possession, sale, or use of controlled substances – Possession, sale or use of any controlled substance (tobacco, drugs, and alcohol) or drug paraphernalia. A mandatory suspension of at least one day will be imposed in the instance of violations.
5. Violent Behavior – Potential or actual violent behavior including fights, assaults toward students or staff, and/or intimidating threats of violent behavior toward students or staff. A mandatory suspension of at least one day will be imposed in the instance of fighting.
6. Disturbance of the school environment – Behaviors or dress which disrupts the classroom or school impeding the legitimate education goals and objectives of the school or the school’s discipline, or the well-being of the classroom or school through individual or gang activity.
7. Default in educational requirements – Failure to maintain a satisfactory level of scholastic attainment as defined by the Student Educational Occupational Plan.
8. Disruptive behavior – Loitering, trespass, extortion, criminal mischief/vandalism, burglary/theft, or rape, regardless of whether criminally convicted.
9. School rules and regulations – Noncompliance with any school rule or regulation.
10. Harassment/Stalking – Hazing, harassment, or stalking of students or staff.
11. Dishonesty in student work or testing, including cheating and/or plagiarism.
    1. A teacher may give the student a zero grade for the assignment/test.
    2. Discipline Report will be completed and put in the student’s discipline record.
    3. Parent(s) will be notified.
12. Sexual harassment.
13. False fire alarms.
14. Disrupting the Operation of a School: Utah State Law (76-9-106) provides that a person is guilty of disrupting the operation of a school if the person, after being asked to leave by a school official, remains on school property for the purpose of encouraging or creating an unreasonable and substantial disruption or risk of disruption of a class, activity, program or other function of a public or private school. Such disruption is a Class B Misdemeanor.

Discipline measures for classroom misbehavior will include the following:

1. Immediate referral to a building administrator.
2. Parent meeting to include teacher(s) involved, administrator, parent(s), and student. During the parent meeting the following options will be explored:
   • Resolution of the problem.
   • Suspension temporarily – Parent meeting
   • Removal from class.

Assemblies/Activity Days are an integral part of school life; they are planned to be educational, informative and entertaining. These days count toward student attendance.

Awards:

The following awards are given by Cache High:

1. Principal List: Any student who earns a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0-4.0 will be recognized at graduation.
2. Breakfast Club: Students who have no more than one (1) absence and one (1) tardy and have passing grades in each class per Term earn breakfast provided by Cache High.
3. Weekly Attendance: Cache High will check attendance daily. Any student who has perfect attendance (no absences or tardies) in a week will be entered in to a drawing for various prizes.
4. Student of the Week: Students earning “Student of the Week” will be allowed to choose one item from the school store.

Students in Residential Treatment Facilities will receive the following awards:

1. 3.0 Incentive: Students earning a minimum of 3.0 during a term will be given a variety of rewards for their effort. Rite of Passage students earn lunch at a restaurant provided by Cache High. Synergy students earn different incentives (gift cards, pizza party, etc.)

School begins daily at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m., with the exception of Fridays and 1⁄2
days.

Monday – Thursday

1st period 8:05 – 9:05 60 min
2nd period 9:09 – 9:59 50 min
3rd period 10:03 – 10:53 50 min
4th period 10:57 – 11:47 50 min
Lunch 11:47 – 12:17 30 min
5th period 12:17 – 1:07 50 min
6th period 1:11 – 2:01 50 min
Flex/Study 2:05 – 2:45 40 min

Friday

1st period 8:05 – 8:55 50 min
2nd period 8:59 – 9:40 41 min
3rd period 9:44 – 10:25 41 min
4th period 10:29 – 11:10 41 min
Lunch 11:10 – 11:40 30 min
5th period 11:40 – 12:21 41min
6th period 12:25 – 1:06 41 min
Flex/Study 1:10 – 1:30 20 min

1⁄2 Day

1st period 8:05 – 8:30 25 min
2nd period 8:34 – 8:59 26 min
3rd period 9:03 – 9:28 25 min
4th period 9:32 – 9:57 25 min
5th period 10:01 – 10:26 25 min
6th period 10:30 – 10:55 25 min

Cache High students may elect to attend BATC while enrolled at CHS. Students so electing must understand that BATC is a separate educational institution with its own rules, policies, and requirements. BATC attendance, behavior, and grading policies are independent of those at CHS. During the time a student is enrolled at BATC, the student is not allowed to be on campus at CHS and could be cited for trespass or violation of Logan City’s Truancy/Curfew ordinance if found within City limits. Additionally, if the student is removed from BATC because of attendance or behavior violations, there is no option for enrollment at CHS for substitute classes until the start of the next term. Transportation to and from BATC is the responsibility of the student. Our experience with students at BATC dictates that success at BATC is directly correlated with student maturity and readiness. Accordingly, the school recommends that sophomores not enroll at BATC.

Cache High School is an alternative high school with enrollment based on decisions made at the feeder high schools (Sky View, Green Canyon, Ridgeline and Mountain Crest) by counselors and administration. Positions are limited to space available; placement is based
upon the following criteria:

1. Evidence that student is making serious effort to succeed at their home school
2. Class rank (preference to seniors, then juniors, and lastly sophomores)
3. Other considerations unique to the student/situation.

Regardless of all other issues, unless the student is cleared of all fees due to the feeder schools, the student will not be allowed to attend Cache High.

The Cache County School District has determined that cell phones have limited or no educational value and their use may create a distraction to the learning environment. Student possession of cell phones in the Cache County School District is only allowable subject to the following rules and regulations. Strict adherence to these rules and regulations is required. Additionally, the District prohibits the use of other communication devices (i.e., two-way radios, pagers, PDA’s, laptops, iPads, iPods, and any other device with two-way messaging capabilities) by students. The Cache County School District reserves the right to define the educational value of any new electronic wireless devices that may become available in the future and to prohibit their use if they have no educational value or if such use creates learner distraction or disruption.

Possession of a cell phone by a student is a privilege that may be forfeited by any student not abiding by the terms of this policy. Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their cell phones. Cache County School District shall not assume any responsibility for theft, loss, or damage of a cell phone, or unauthorized calls made on a cell phone.

High schools, Tenth Grade – Twelfth Grade: Students may use cell phones before and after school, as long as they do not create a distraction or disruption. Students may also use cell phones during passing time between classes and during the lunch break as long as they do not create a distraction or disruption or cause the student to be tardy for the next class period. During the entire class period, cell phones will be secured in backpack or vehicle.

Cache High School offers sophisticated technology equipment and training to students. To assure that the equipment is serviceable and the system secure, students must comply with computer access guidelines provided by the teacher or computer lab director. All students will be given a computer identification code which they are to use as they work with computers. The computer code identifies the user and also allows access. STUDENTS MUST KEEP THEIR CODES SECURE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE MAY A STUDENT ATTEMPT ACCESS INTO THE SCHOOL’S CENTRAL FILES OR ATTENDANCE RECORDS. Violations may result in criminal prosecution (felony), school discipline, and denial of computer access.

Student use of computers is monitored with NetOp software. Students agree, when singing their Acceptable Use Policy and receiving their username and password, not to participate in playing of games of any kind or participating in chat rooms of any kind. Violation of this agreement will ensure that student loses the opportunity to use school technology equipment.

The school day is divided into six (6) periods. One quarter (1/4) unit of credit will be awarded for the successful completion of each six (6) week, full period class. A total of nine (9) credits may be earned each year.

Purpose: The courts, state and federal laws, as well as Cache High School and school district
policies, require a school atmosphere which provides for a safe, orderly, and distraction-free learning
environment. The following dress code has been designed to support such an environment:

1. Students will dress modestly with NO under clothing showing.
2. NO gang related clothing (determined by school administration).
3. NO clothing advertising weapons, sex, drugs or alcohol.

A fundamental right enjoyed by all citizens of the United States is “due process”. Specifically, students are entitled to the following safeguards:

1. A right to have proper notification of potential deprivation of educational rights. Such deprivation must be connected to a school policy and must have a relationship to a school purpose.
2. A right to a fairly conducted hearing where the student has the right to be heard, to be represented by counsel, and the right to bring evidence to his/her behalf.
3. A right to appeal to a higher authority.
4. These rights apply only to the state-mandated school day and not to voluntary participation such as clubs, student activities, school teams, etc.

Reasonable steps in assuring due process shall include the following: The Administrator/teacher shall:

1. Make reasonable attempts (documented) to notify a parent or guardian immediately of the decision to suspend the student including the following:
   • That the student has be suspended or expelled;
   • The grounds for the action;
   • The period of time for which the student is suspended or excluded; and
   • The time and place for the parent or guardian to meet with the administrator to review the action.
2. Prepare documentation of charges, evidence, and action taken which will be explained and made available to the student. The student shall be given an opportunity to be heard and counseled by school officials.
3. If the student denies the charges, an explanation of the evidence and an opportunity to present his/her version when the student version differs from the charges shall be offered in a hearing with parent or guardian.
4. Parent/guardian notice shall precede the student’s removal from school. If, in the judgment of the administrator, notice is not possible because of unavailability of the parent/guardian, and the student’s presence poses a danger of disruption to the education process, he/she may be removed immediately. However, in such cases, the necessary notice shall follow as soon as possible.
5. A student’s re-admission to school is contingent upon a parent conference. This conference is for the purpose of planning for the student’s success.
6. Student’s non-attendance due to the failure of a parent/guardian to promptly schedule and/or keep appointments for due process shall be considered truant.
7. For exclusions, the student services council will approve all requests forwarded to the school superintendent and develop a due process plan to safeguard student interests in the action.
8. The school shall maintain a record of all suspended or excluded students and a record of follow-up contacts which shall be at least once a month during the period of disciplinary action.

All students attending the regular high school, regardless of age, are subject to the same rules. An 18-year-old is, therefore required to have the same parent permission and same parent involvement as a younger student requires. An 18-year-old who does not wish to conform to this ruling and who wishes to be treated as an adult should enroll in the adult high school program.

If a student is earning below 65% in any class, Cache High requires the student to stay after school to receive further instruction and complete any missing assignments.

Students attending Cache High will be subject to a $15.00 per term fee schedule (Activities = $6.50 per term, postage = $1.00 per term, textbooks = $4.00 per term, computer usage = $3.50 per term). In addition, if a student is a graduating senior, he/she will be subject to a graduation fee of $30.00. If a student chooses to purchase a yearbook, it is an additional $25.00 fee.

Under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents may annually review student records. Parents wishing to review their son/daughter’s records should contact the school for an appointment. In a timely manner, the school will respond to such requests within 45 days of the notification. Parent or eligible student (those 18 years of age) may ask the school to amend the records they believe are inaccurate or misleading. Their request must be in writing, to the principal, and state what part of the record is inaccurate and why, and what they want changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested, the District will notify the parent or eligible student and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding their request for a change.

Parent(s)/guardians/eligible students have the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in student records except as provided by FERPA. Disclosure without consent is allowed to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if that official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility.

Fire alarm situations and devices safeguard students and the school. False fire alarms are illegal, and anyone who triggers a fire alarm falsely is subject to prosecution and arrest and may be charged as a Class B Misdemeanor.

The signal for a fire drill is a continuous sounding of the emergency alarm. When the fire alarm sounds, students are to exit the building immediately according to the exit plan posted in each room. Students are to gather in the parking lot outside the building. An all-clear announcement will signal when it is safe to re-enter the building.

The Board of Education will award a Diploma of Graduation to students who have completed all requirements.

Report cards are issued six times each year. They are issued to enable the home and
the student to be informed of the student’s progress.

The following terms are used in describing grades:

A Superior quality of work
B Above average work
C Average work
D Passing but poor quality
F Failure (no credit earned)
I Incomplete (can change to passing grade if made up within six weeks from the
end of the term (typically teachers do not give “I” grades sixth term).

Once a teacher assigns a grade to a student, that grade can only be changed by the teacher giving the grade. In any case, such changes must be made during the first six weeks of the term following the term in question, no later.

An “incomplete” or “I” grade may (1) be requested by the student if illness or other extenuating circumstance arise which will prevent him/her from completing the required course work or (2) be given in a Performance-based class by the instructor if the student has not yet demonstrated mastery. The “I” grade may be given for purposes of remediation only, not for postponement or evasion of a failing grade. Unless the student has earned at least 60% of the possible points, and “I” grade may not be given. If a student receives an “I” grade, he/she must make arrangements with the teacher to complete the assigned work as quickly as possible, in no case later than six weeks after the end of the term. After an incomplete has been on the transcript beyond the sixth week and the student has failed to complete requirements, the grade will be changed to an “F”. The sole exception to this policy is if the student is enrolled in a university concurrent enrollment class requiring more than two terms to complete. In this instance, the instructor may opt to give the student an “I” for the first term, which will be changed to reflect the final class grade at the end of the second term.

The 1995 Utah State Legislature passed legislation stating: “A student shall be suspended or expelled from a public school for any of the following reasons:

“Any serious violation affecting another student or a staff member, or any serious violation occurring in a school building, in or on school property, or in conjunction with any school activity, including the possession, control, or actual or threatened use of real, look alike, or pretend weapon, explosive, or noxious or flammable material under Section 53A-3-502, or the sale, control, or distribution of a drug or controlled substance as defined in Section 58-37-2, an imitation controlled substance defined in Section 58-37b-2, or drug paraphernalia as defined in Sections 58-37a-3;

“A student who commits a violation of [this] Subsection involving a real, look alike or pretend firearm, explosive, or flammable material shall be expelled from school for a period of not less than one year, unless the district superintendent determines, on a case-by-case basis, that a lesser penalty would be more appropriate.”

Additionally, the Federal Gun Free Schools Act states that as a condition of receiving any federal assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Ed ACT (ESEA), a district must have in effect a policy requiring expulsion from school for a period of not less than one year, any student who brings a firearm to school, except that the district’s chief administrative officer may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis.

Students must understand that the policy penalties are very stringent and required by law. They should also understand that the school parking lot is school property, and a firearm in a vehicle is a violation of state and federal laws. Vehicles on school property are subject to search.

A parent or guardian may request instructional materials for a student if accident or illness necessitates more than three (3) consecutive days of absences. Requests should be made through the Attendance Office, and the materials may be picked up at the Attendance Office. To curb abuse, a letter from a doctor may be required before a student is placed on homebound rolls.

The State of Utah requires all students in grades 7-12 to have a second immunization of measles vaccine. Students who have not updated their immunization in this manner will not be admitted to school. State law requires the school to review all student immunizations to assure compliance with the state law.

No person shall be allowed to use matches, lighters, candles or any uncovered flames in any building except in a proper laboratory and with the consent of the teacher in charge.

Fireworks will not be tolerated at any time. Because of school fires and resultant danger to lives and property, the Cache Board of Education has determined that any act of arson is grounds for automatic expulsion of a student for the remainder of the term and loss of credit for the term during which the student was expelled. See also above Gun-Free Schools policy.

It is against the law for teachers or administrators to dispense any kind of medicine. If a student has need of Aspirin or any other kind of medicine, he/she should bring it from home.

If any parents or guardians have concerns about photographs or videos of their student(s) in activities or events, they are invited to contact the school principal to discuss those concerns. Students participating in school activities, performances, or events are understood to also consent to photography, videotaping, or other means of recording the activity, performance or event. Cache High partners with Utah State University and often student photos are used for documentation.

In order to maintain order and discipline in a school and to address the challenges posed by drugs, weapons, and theft, school administrators are empowered to conduct on-campus searches of student lockers, bags and automobiles. Students are advised that searches by school administrators may occur on campus. Additionally, law enforcement may be summoned if sufficient cause for a search is apparent.

The Cache County School District forbids sexual harassment as an illegal form of discrimination. This includes student-to-student as well as adult-to-student or student-to-adult harassment.

If you believe you are being sexually harassed, your best recourse may be first to tell the person involved that you are uncomfortable with the behavior and do not like it, and that you want it stopped. In many cases your clear indication that you want something stopped will be
enough to take care of the situation.

You are not required, however, to confront the person in this way. You have the right to take the problem immediately and directly to appropriate school or district authorities. When appropriate, complaints should be submitted to the building principal or supervisor. Anyone who is a victim, or a witness to, sexual harassment taking place has the right to file a complaint with the Title IX Director Kirk McRae at the District Office.

Students with disabilities are those individuals who qualify for special education and related services under Public Law 101-476, the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and/or under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1973 and/or under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

All students with disabilities enrolled in Cache County School District are accountable for the same standards of behavior as non-disabled students unless their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams have determined that their disabilities prevent adherence to these standards and have agreed upon altered standards on their IEP’s. Students with disabilities represent a protected class of individuals.

The school may suspend a student for misbehavior or poor attendance for up to ten days. During suspension, the student may not be on the school campus without facing being cited for trespass. Teachers are under no obligation to provide homework or tests for students suspended from school. Every student suspended from school will be referred to a counselor for guidance.

The school will provide transportation for students representing the school on activity days. Students are required to use buses arranged for by school officials.

Utah State law provides that a person is guilty of criminal trespass upon school property if the
person does the following:

1. Enter or remains unlawfully upon school property, and:
a. Intends to cause annoyance or injury to a person or damage to property on the school
property;
b. Intends to commit a crime; or
c. Is reckless as to whether the person’s presence will cause fear for the safety of another; or
2. Enters or remains without authorization upon school property if notice against entry or
remaining has been given by:
a. Personal communication to the person by a school official or an individual with apparent
authority to act for a school official;
b. The posting of signs likely to come to the attention of trespassers;
c. Fencing or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude trespassers; or
d. A current order of suspension or expulsion.
During class time, students are expected to be in class. Students are not allowed to be in
the school building if they are not enrolled in class. Violators will be cited for trespass and
referred to the courts.

If you are in the building or on school grounds after hours or on weekends without adult
supervision and direction, you can be arrested for trespass.

State law provides that a person who possess a weapon, explosive, flammable material, or other material dangerous to persons or property in a public or private elementary or secondary school, on the grounds of the school, or in those parts of a building, or stadium which are being used for an activity sponsored by or through the school is guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor or higher penalty as provided in Title 76, Criminal Code. See also Gun Free Safe
Schools Legislation.

The Board of Education recognizes that all students have the right to attend school in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. Since alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use is illegal and interferes with both effective learning and the healthy development of children and adolescents, the district has a fundamental legal and ethical obligation to provide education toward a healthy lifestyle, prevent drug use, and to maintain a drug-free educational
environment.

The word “use”, “possession”, “drug paraphernalia”, “alcoholic beverage”, “drugs”, “controlled substances”, “anabolic steroids”, and “imitation controlled substances”, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Utah Code (32A-1-5;58-37-2 and 76—10-101;78-e3-1).

The word “tobacco” shall include cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless or other tobacco products in any form. “Resorting/Visiting” means knowingly and intentionally being present where controlled substances are being used or possessed on school grounds or school activities where use is open, obvious, apparent, and not concealed from those present. The word “parents” means natural parent, foster parent, or legal guardians. The words “designated educator” mean the individual designated by the principal of a school to receive from other school personnel reports of prohibited acts by students. “Employee” means a person employed by the Cache County School District.

The Board of Education recognizes that the illicit use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia constitutes hazard to students and is illegal under the statutes of the State of Utah. Therefore, the use, possession, distribution, sale, or being under the influence of such substances and paraphernalia is prohibited on any district owned property, at any activity sponsored by and of the district schools or when students are being transported in vehicles dispatched by the district or school whether or not it is district owned property or during regular school hours.

1. To eliminate the disruptive influence of drug, tobacco, and alcohol use on students and the educational process.
2. To provide protection of the health and welfare of all students as required by the doctrine of in loco parentis (to act in the place of a reasonable parent).
3. To help students become capable people, to reinforce and encourage students to make decisions to adopt and lead healthy productive lifestyles.
4. 4. To establish a management framework for administrators to provide equitable and expeditious handling of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
5. The make optimal use of opportunities available to educators to identify and assist students involved with alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
6. To communicate with parent/guardian of the student who may be involved in illegal acts.

1. MANDATORY REPORTING: Any employee who has reasonable cause to believe that a student has committed a prohibited act as outline in “State of Policy” above shall immediately report to the school’s designated educator. (78-3e-2 and 53A-11-402)
2. Notice shall be given to parents so they might avail themselves of school programs, assistance, materials, resources and other outside sources.
3. The district, in complying with Utah’s mandatory reporting law (78-3e), will not be held responsible for any financial liability resulting from the disclosure, assessment, treatment or counseling. Payment for services or materials provided by substance use professionals who are not district employees will be the responsibility of the parent.

Alcohol Possession or Consumption

Cache County School District supports State Law in prohibiting any student possession, consumption of alcoholic beverages, or being under the influence of alcohol. These actions are prohibited in any school building, or on any other property owned or operated by the District, or at any school sponsored activity, or in any vehicle dispatched by the District to transport students to or from an activity. These prohibitions apply whether or not the actions occur during regular school hours.