School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 4-67

PERSONNEL

Investigating/Reporting Alcohol or Drug Use

The laws regarding the sale, distribution, possession and/or use of illegal drugs are clear, and penalties are provided for violators of these laws. All members of the school community are subject to these laws on school grounds a s well as elsewhere and have the responsibility as citizens to uphold these laws.

The board will not condone any violation of the law and will fully support any employee, who, in good faith acts to report, investigate or cause any investigation to be made into the activities of students or other persons as they relate to the use of alcohol or drugs in the public schools.

Legal Reference:

Code of Va., § 8.01-47. Immunity of school personnel investigating or reporting alcohol or drug use.

 

Adopted by School Board:  July 13, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)