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BREATHALYZER TESTING

 

 

BREATHALYZER TESTING

 

In order to safeguard the individual and general welfare of all students, the Cameron Parish School Board may administer a breathalyzer test as a condition of admission to the prom, homecoming, or upon the principal’s request at any school-related activity to any student and his/her guest. 

 

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 administered by a third party designated by the school district.  If test results are negative, no action shall be taken.  If a student tests positive for alcohol, he or she shall receive one additional opportunity to take the test.  Students who test positive for alcohol or students who refuse to take a breathalyzer test upon reasonable suspicion to suspect they have consumed alcohol, shall not be admitted to the event, and shall be subject to all school rules relating to the use and/or possession of alcohol.

 

USE OF BREATHALYZER

 

  1. The breathalyzer may be used at the prom, homecoming or upon the principal’s request at any school-related activity, including extracurricular activities.
     

  2. The breathalyzer shall be administered to any student who is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and as a condition for admission to the above mentioned events.
     

  3. A school administrator or teacher shall be present when the breathalyzer is administered.
     

  4. The breathalyzer shall be administered in a private area, away from the other students.
     

  5. The student shall have two (2) opportunities to take the breathalyzer.  The initial test may be administered at any time.  A second test shall be conducted fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes after the first test has been administered.  The results of the breathalyzer test(s) shall be documented.
     

  6. If a student fails to pass the breathalyzer test, his/her parents shall be notified and instructed to come pick them up.
     

  7. Students who test positive for alcohol shall be subject to all school rules relating to the use and/or possession of alcohol.
     

  8. Breathalyzers may be used to test for any amount of alcohol present in the student’s system.

 

SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENTS

 

Each student entering the prom, homecoming, or upon request by the principal at any school sponsored activity may be required to submit to a breathalyzer test as a condition of admission.

 

  1. The administration will determine at which school-sponsored events the breathalyzer test procedures shall be used.  These events may include, but are not limited to, proms, dances, concerts, overnight activities, optional field trips, athletic events, etc.
     

  2. The administrator or staff member present at such events shall be authorized 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.
     

  3. A student already in attendance at a school-sponsored event who is suspected of being under the influence may be tested or retested.
     

  4. Breathalyzer tests shall apply to all students and student guests/date regardless of age.
     

  5. The student, their guest, and both parents must sign a permission/consent form to be tested as a condition for admission and the form must be presented to school officials upon entrance to the event.
     

  6. Permission/consent forms shall be given to students one week prior to the day the event is being held.

 

New policy:  September, 2010

 

 

Ref:    Board minutes, 9-13-10

 

Cameron Parish School Board