In this presentation, participants will gain hands on knowledge about implementing a school district modified drug intervention service for students receiving their first zero-tolerance drug offense. This initiative, in its seventh year, aims to decrease drug offense expulsions and the risks associated with drug use

Davis, Stephanie A., Ms.

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Georgia Southern UniversityDigital Commons@Georgia SouthernNational Youth-At-Risk Conference SavannahFirst Offender Drug Diversion: An Alternative toZero Tolerancestephanie a. davis msFollow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannahThis presentation (open access) is brought to you for free and open access by the Events- Conferences and Programs at Digital Commons@GeorgiaSouthern. It has been accepted for inclusion in National Youth-At-Risk Conference Savannah by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Georgia Southern. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu. 1st Time Drug Offender Program MNPS Student Support Services Supported by Tennessee Safe Schools Phone (615) 259-8757   Work Cell: (615) 484-8416   Fax (615) 271-2586 ALL INFORMATION IN BOLD BOX IS REQUIRED Last Name:  First Name:  Student ID:  School:  Address:  Phone:  Age:  Grade:  □ Male □ Female Race/Ethnicity:                     White                       Black or African American                  Hispanic/Latino/Spanish Origin                        Arabic                                                          Asian                                                                                  Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander                             American Indian/Alaskan Native                              Translation Services Needed?       Yes       No          *If yes, administrator is to coordinate the services for the parent and or the student prior to the drug screening and the class.  *Students and siblings of the students cannot translate unless they are age 18 older. Disciplinary Code (Please Check the Appropriate Box) □ 505 □ 402 *Above codes are the only two that are eligible for this program. Please only check one.  Suspension Dates:   to  Exceptional Education Student:       Yes       No Does the student have any IEP or 504 plans?        Yes       No If so, what is the Manifestation Determination Date: ____________________________________________ 1st Time Drug Offender Program Checklist: MNPS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR           Signature Required: □ Administrator is still required to submit a completed packet to the discipline office within 3 days. □ Documentation of suspension entered into Infinite Campus. □ Parent/legal guardian has received a copy of the referral form and given the requirement that student must receive the drug screening within 3 days of the suspended date (excluding nights, weekends, and holidays). □ Parent/legal guardian has been informed of the mandatory (parent/legal guardian) education class. □ Verification has been completed of student’s eligibility for the program. □ Signed referral form has been faxed (271-2586) to Office of Drug Education □ If the referred student is under the age of 12 please provide the parent with the list of recommended and preferred drug screening facilities found in the principal connection. □ Administrator explained accepting the 1st Time Drug Offender Program waives the right to appeal the expulsion.            Print Name Signature Date PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN                   • ALL students MUST receive a drug screening within 3 days of their suspension date (excluding nights, weekends, and holidays) or the drug diversion option is nullified. Students ages 13 and older must contact Bradford Health Services at 615-457-8335 to schedule an appointment for the screening and consultation.  A Parent/Legal Guardian MUST accompany the student to the screening and consultation.   • A negative drug screening result DOES NOT exempt student from the program. The student and parent are still required to attend class.  • All Students are required to attend the next scheduled class, dates listed below, following their suspension date. NO EXCEPTIONS! • All classes will be held at the Martin Center, 2400 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212. • Student class begins promptly at 8:00 AM. The class is from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Tardy students will not be allowed to enter and the drug diversion option will be nullified. • A Parent/legal guardian of students referred (who complete the required drug screening) must attend the mandatory drug education class which is scheduled on the same calendar date as the student, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. • Students will not be allowed to bring cell phones or any electronic devices to class. • Students will be required to sign a Rules of Behavior Agreement. If violated, the student can be dismissed from the class and the drug diversion option will be nullified. • Student must maintain copy of their Certificate of Completion for the Referring Principal and/or Probation Officer if applicable. • The clinical staff of Bradford Health Services may determine that more intensive treatment may be needed for the student in addition to the first offenders drug diversion program. Additional services are not mandatory to continue eligibility in the drug diversion program. • An initial interview will be performed by the school social worker to determine a need for additional services and/or counseling. If it is determined that further assistance is recommended the parent/guardian will be notified.  • Please contact our Drug Education Coordinator by email, Stephanie.davis@mnps.org no later than 7:30am the day of the class when your child cannot attend due to circumstances beyond your control. The circumstance will have to be approved on the scheduled Saturday morning prior to the class time.  I understand that this program is being offered as an alternative to a zero tolerance infraction, which carries a maximum suspension of one calendar year. Failure to complete all aspects of this program will result in your child being remanded to an alternative learning center for one calendar year, in accordance with zero tolerance policy.  (As Defined in T.C.A. §§39-17-403 Through 39-17-415, T.C.A. § 39-17-454, and T.C.A. § 53-10-101)       As parent/legal guardian, my signature below verifies that I understand and agree to all terms listed above. Signature Required: Print Name  Signature Date CALENDAR DATES Aug. 26, 2017 Sep. 23, 2017 Oct. 21, 2017 Nov. 18, 2017 Dec. 09, 2017 Jan.20, 2018 Feb. 17, 2018 Mar. 24, 2018 April 21, 2018 May 19, 2018 BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES  Date of Consultation: _____________________          Employee Signature: ___________________________________________________  Additional Treatment Recommended:         None        Inpatient         Outpatient         Other ______________________________    Failure for parents to attend (without reasonable justification) will be grounds for student ineligibility for the program and student will be expelled.  We will factor in the following for reasonable justification: • Parent/legal guardian lives out of state. • Student is in the legal and physical custody of DCS. • Parent/legal guardian is hospitalized (in this case, parent can re-schedule for the next month’s class) • Only one parent/legal guardian will be required to attend but both will be welcomed.  Partnership with Bradford Health Service: 615-457-8335 Updated: 06/13/2017  

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