GCSD Activities

Tobacco, Alcohol & Drugs Policy

1. Galena City Schools has the legal right to test its students for the use of alcohol or drugs, including the rapid eye test, Breathalyzer test, and urine analysis.  A staff member based on good cause can request any of these three procedures.  No random testing will be conducted.
   
2. The refusal by any student to submit to testing for drugs and alcohol use will be considered an admission of such use, with disciplinary procedures to follow based upon such assumed use.
   
3. The distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs includes provisions of such substances to other students under any circumstances, on or off campus, including sale, gift, or exchange for other considerations.
   

In order to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities during any quarter, a student must be alcohol and drug free.  If a district employee determines that a student has possessed or used alcohol or illegal drugs during the school year and not just during the season, that student will be suspended from participation in extracurricular activities for 45 school days.  The student will have to meet with the site advisor or district   counselor and principal, attend school regularly, and is not eligible for games or travel during this time.  On the second violation the student would be suspended for one semester from the date of the infraction.  Students who use tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chew, etc.) in school buildings, on school property, or while participating in school-sponsored activities shall be prohibited. ASAA Tobacco Alcohol and Drug (TAD) Article 12, Section 8 is in effect and will supersede any GCSD policy if applicable.  There is an ASAA handbook on site.