SMOKING
STAFF EMPLOYEES, VISITORS, AND GUESTS
The purpose of public schools is to educate children. Education is conducted not only through the academic curriculum but by example as well. It is, therefore, important that all staff members strive to be personal examples of what is taught that contributes to a wholesome life and personality.
The Shelby County Board of Education recognizes that smoking represents a health and safety hazard which can have serious consequences for the smoker, nonsmoker and the safety of all persons. In order to protect the students, staff employees, visitors and guests, of the system, from an environment that may be harmful to them, the Board prohibits smoking by all students, staff members, employees, visitors or guests in all school buildings throughout the Shelby County Schools system.
It is specifically directed that the smoking ban will be in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will apply to anyone present on school property or in school vehicles. This policy will also apply to all students, staff members and employees when attending any school sponsored activity on campus.
For purpose of this policy, smoking will mean all uses of tobacco, including, but not limited to cigars, cigarettes and pipes.
It is understood that this policy will be in addition to existing Board policy and Tennessee State law concerning the prohibition of smoking and/or use of tobacco products on school property and buses.
In the event local, state and national laws are enacted declaring public buildings or property smoke-free environments, the Shelby County Schools system will comply with these laws.
Adopted 03/18/93
Revised 06/25/98