The Greenfield Public Schools (GPS) are committed to ensuring
a tobacco-free environment for the entire school community. Education
about the consequences of tobacco use is an integral part of the GPS
curriculum at many grade levels and it is essential that staff actions
support the education provided.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
TOBACCO USE
Smoking, inhaling, or chewing tobacco or tobacco products.
At the beginning of the school year, and/or upon hire, each
employee will read and sign the attached agreement (See Form GBK-1). Upon determination by the Principal or Superintendent
that a violation has occurred, in accordance with the attached regulations,
the following consequences will result:
A. School employees during contracted hours.
(1) First offense:
(a)
At the violator's option, a fine of $50 or attendance at two
meetings with a tobacco cessation counselor or a tobacco education
program compensated per the Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free/Tobacco-Free Workplace
Policy. The fine will be waived with verification of attendance at
two sessions or classes.
(b)
Written notification of violation.
(2) Second offense:
(b)
Written reprimand to be filed in personnel file.
(3) Third offense and subsequent offenses:
(b)
Progressive disciplinary action, as per applicable contract
of employment.
B. Visitors (regardless of age) and school employees during noncontracted
hours.
(1) First violations will result in a written warning.
(2) Second violations and subsequent violations will result in a fine
of $50.
The Principal shall provide information and cause training of
all school employees to occur with regard to the implementation of
this policy.