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Step 5: Right to Alternative Complaint
The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the filed complaint will not be impaired by the person’s pursuit of
other remedies, such as the filing of a nondiscrimination complaint with the responsible federal department or agency. Using
the district’s grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. These procedures do not deny the right
of any individual to pursue other avenues of recourse such as filing a complaint by a student under Title IX with the grievance
officer or filing inquires may also be directed to the:
• US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 33 Arch St., Suite 900, Boston, MA 02110-1491 (617) 289-0111.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, JFK Federal Building, Room 475, Government Center, Boston, MA 02201
(617) 565-3200.
• NH Commission for Human Rights, 2 Chennell Dr., Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-2767.
These rules will be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, meet appropriate due process standards and
assure that SAU #48 complies with all Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
Video cameras will be used on school property to enhance safety and security. The Superintendent or his/her designee will ensure
there is signage informing those on school property that such video recording is occurring.
All recordings shall be retained for a period not to exceed thirty-one days, unless the Principal determines that the recording is
relevant to a disciplinary proceeding and these shall be erased at the conclusion of the disciplinary process.
Video recording used as part of disciplinary investigations or proceedings shall be considered an educational record for purposes of
the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Therefore, release of video recordings will only occur pursuant to disclosure
requirements of FERPA.
POLICY ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION AND ABUSE GRADE K-12
The School Board of Pemi-Baker School District, recognizing the significance of problems related to drug and alcohol use by students
and others established the following drug and alcohol policy guidelines.
1. The use and/or possession of non-prescribed, mind-altering, and/or illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages, and/or drug paraphernalia
on school premises and in connection with any school related activity/function on or off school premises, is prohibited.
2. All Administrative rules and regulations shall reflect the District’s desire to protect and promote the health and well being of
its students, and to create an educational atmosphere in which sensible, as well as legal, attitudes toward drug/alcohol use can
be developed by students.
3. The Administration/staff shall cooperate with the law enforcement agencies in an effort to eliminate the illegal sale, possession,
and use of drugs/alcoholic beverages on school property or at any school sanctioned event. Criminal prosecution could result.
4. Authority and responsibility in the handling of drug/alcohol-related problems shall reside with the Pemi-Baker School Board
who may delegate this responsibility to the Superintendent of Schools. The Board/Superintendent shall be responsible for the
implementation of rules, regulations, and procedures. Whenever student behavior or other actions indicate possession, use, or
distribution of drugs/alcohol, the cognizant school personnel shall immediately notify the Principal.
5. The Board/Administration shall work to establish and maintain an effective program of drug education. It/they shall also work
cooperatively with the community in its efforts to combat the problem of substance abuse.
INTERVENTION PROCEDURE
The intervention procedure provides for student identification through the court system, school drug and alcohol policy violations,
or by referral.
SCHOOL DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY VIOLATORS
When a student is believed to be in violation of the drug and alcohol policy (i.e., under the influence of or in possession of any nonprescribed,
mind altering, and/or illegal drug or alcoholic beverage, and/or drug paraphernalia) while involved in any school-related
activity or while on school property, the Administration shall initiate the due process procedure outlined below:
A. The situation will be investigated and the parent/guardian will be notified of the result. At this time the student will be given the
opportunity to present information on his/her behalf. If appropriate, a significant other or mentor (as determined by the student,
parent, and/or Administration) may be involved in this discussion.
B. Once the situation has been investigated and if the respective individual is found in violation, the Administration shall impose
a ten-day out-of-school suspension. Seven of the ten days will be waived contingent upon the student’s continuous successful
involvement/cooperation with a substance abuse program as determined by the Administration and may include Drug Court
and will include the following:
1. Student will be asked to submit a drug screen administered on the day of the situation (at the parents’ expense).
2. The student will participate in a short-term substance abuse educational program. Confirmation to the school will be needed
within three days of the offense that the student will be entering the sub-stance abuse program.
3. The student will undergo an informal assessment which will be conducted by a staff assessment team which may consist
of a representative of the Administration, a Guidance counselor, and/or a substance abuse resource person.
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