Annual Notification

Annual Notification

The District is committed to providing its employees and students with a drug free workplace
and campus environment. It emphasizes prevention and intervention through education.

Administrative Procedure 3550 outlines the District's commitment to a drug free campus.

In compliance with Part 86 of the Drug Free Schools and Campuses regulations (PDF), all students and staff are provided each year with the following information:

1. A description of the health risks associated with the use of illegal drugs and alcohol;
2. Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on District property or as part of any school activity;
3. A clear statement that the District will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees (consistent with federal, state, or local law), and a description of those sanctions, up to and including explusion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution;
4. A description of the campus resources available to students including prevention and treatment resources and
5. Applicable federal, state, and legal sanctions (www.dea.gov/divisions) and (www.abc.ca.gov/LawsRulesReg.html)

Biennial Review

The District shall conduct a biennial (every 2 year) review of it's policies & procedures regarding drug and alcohol use on campus.  The purpose of this review is to determine program effectiveness and consistency of policy enforcement.  During this review the District will take the opportunity to identify and implement changes that may need to take place.