A Reference Guide of the Bakersfield City School District

55Conduct and Disciplineprincipal designee on the school campus and at any school-sponsored activity. A student who violates these standardsshall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.(Education Code Sections 35183 and 35294.2)Individual School Site Dress CodesIndividual school sites may establish reasonable dress standards consistent with applicable laws in addition to thoseoutlined in the Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.Schools with a Mandatory Uniform PolicyThe following schools will adhere to a mandatory dress and school uniform policy for the 2011-12 school year:Chavez Franklin McKinley* Pauly VoorhiesCollege Heights Fremont* Mt. Vernon* William Penn Washington MiddleCompton Jr. High Garza* Munsey Pioneer Drive Wayside*Curran Middle Harding Nichols Roosevelt Frank WestDowntown Jefferson Noble Sequoia Middle WilliamsEmerson Middle Longfellow* Owens Primary* Sierra MiddleEvergreen Horace Mann* Owens Intermediate Stiern Middle* Uniform optional for Pre-Kindergarten StudentsThe uniform policy was adopted by the Board of Education of the Bakersfield City School District in accordance withEducation Code 35183.A complete description of the student uniform for each school is available from the school. Uniform assistance is available toeconomically disadvantaged students with the greatest need. Information is available from the school principal or designee.A parent who wishes to exempt a child from the uniform requirement shall request from the school by mail or in personan application for exemption. The completed application shall be submitted to the designated administrator(s) foruniform program exemption. To make certain that the parent understands the reasons for the policy and to verifyinformation on the application, the parent shall meet with the designated District administrator(s) to discuss the uniformpolicy and the nature of the objections.Substance, Alcohol, and Tobacco PolicyThe use of alcohol and other drugs adversely affects a student’s ability to achieve academic success, is physically andemotionally harmful and has serious social and legal consequences. We desire to keep district schools free of alcoholand other drugs in order to help prevent violence, promote school safety, and create a well-disciplined environmentconducive to learning. All instruction and related materials used in the district will state that unlawful use of alcohol orother drugs is wrong and harmful. Instruction will not include the concept of responsible use of drugs or alcohol whensuch use is illegal.The principal or designee will take appropriate action to eliminate furnishing, possession, use or sale of alcohol and otherdrugs, related paraphernalia or substances purported to be such drugs on school grounds, at school events or inany situation in which the school is responsible for the conduct and well being of students. Students discovered to beunder the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances (to include “look alike”) will be subject todisciplinary procedures, which will result in suspension or expulsion. In addition, such students may be referred to anappropriate counseling program, transferred to an alternative placement, and/or be restricted from extracurricularactivities, including athletics.Violation of the district’s policies on alcohol, other drug, and tobacco use shall result in appropriate disciplinarymeasures. All individuals on district premises share in the responsibility of adhering to this policy and informingappropriate school officials of any violations.The Governing Board recognizes the health hazards associated with smoking and the use of tobacco products, includingthe breathing of second-hand smoke, and desires to provide a healthy environment for students and staff. In the bestinterests of students, employees and the general public, the Board of Education prohibits the use of tobacco products atall times on district-owned or leased buildings, on district property, and in district vehicles. This prohibition applies toall employees, students, visitors and other persons at any school or school-sponsored activity. It applies to any meetingon any property owned, leased or rented by or from the district. Smoking or use of any tobacco-related products anddisposal of any tobacco-related waste are prohibited within the boundaries of any playground.