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Hauppauge Public Schools Hauppauge Public Schools Breathalyzer Breathalyzer Breathalyzer Breathalyzer Policy Proposal Policy Proposal Policy Proposal Policy Proposal Youth and Community Alliance Presentation By Timothy Piciullo
Hauppauge Public Schools Hauppauge Public Schools
Youth and Community Alliance
Presentation By Timothy Piciullo 2/26/2008
Assessing a Need Assessing a Need
In the 2006-2007 school year, seventeen alcohol related
events occurred on school grounds or at school related events
In the year to date, three events have occurred The Youth and Community Alliance has identified alcohol
consumption as a major concern among our students
Breathalyzer policies of other LI school districts were
reviewed: Seaford, Hewlett-Woodmere, Rockville Centre, and West Islip
In the 2006-2007 school year, seventeen alcohol related
events occurred on school grounds or at school related events
In the year to date, three events have occurred The Youth and Community Alliance has identified alcohol
consumption as a major concern among our students
Breathalyzer policies of other LI school districts were
reviewed: Seaford, Hewlett-Woodmere, Rockville Centre, and West Islip
Reviewing Neighboring Local School Policies Reviewing Neighboring Local School Policies
School Sponsored Events only
Seaford Hewlett- Woodmere
School Sponsored Events only
Seaford Hewlett- Woodmere
School Sponsored Events and Regular School Day
West Islip Rockville Centre
School Sponsored Events and Regular School Day
West Islip Rockville Centre
The Committee supports the enforcement
and during the regular school day The Committee supports the enforcement
and during the regular school day
Reviewing Neighboring Local School Policies (Continued) Reviewing Neighboring Local School Policies (Continued)
Field Sobriety Test
Hewlett- Woodmere
Field Sobriety Test
Hewlett- Woodmere
Appropriately Calibrated Device
West Islip Rockville Centre Seaford
Appropriately Calibrated Device
West Islip Rockville Centre Seaford
The Committee supports having an appropriately calibrated device and recommends Department of Transportation approved devices LifeLoc Technologies The Committee supports having an appropriately calibrated device and recommends Department of Transportation approved devices LifeLoc Technologies
Reviewing Neighboring Local School Policies (Continued) Reviewing Neighboring Local School Policies (Continued)
Penalties in Policy
Seaford (attendance
at prom or graduation)
Rockville Centre
(immediate suspension)
Penalties in Policy
Seaford (attendance
at prom or graduation)
Rockville Centre
(immediate suspension)
No Penalties in Policy
West Islip Hewlett-Woodmere
No Penalties in Policy
West Islip Hewlett-Woodmere
The Committee supports having a statement which states the student shall be referred to the principal for further action pursuant to education law. The Committee supports having a statement which states the student shall be referred to the principal for further action pursuant to education law.
Proposed Hauppauge Policy Proposed Hauppauge Policy Proposed Hauppauge Policy
Reasonable Suspicion
Objective Criteria
Admissions Statements of others Alcohol on the breath Impairment of motor skills Other visible signs
Consumption
Not limited to beer, wine, or liquor
Use of prescription medication Homeopathic or holistic remedies Any other substance which may contain alcohol
Reasonable Suspicion
Objective Criteria
Admissions Statements of others Alcohol on the breath Impairment of motor skills Other visible signs
Consumption
Not limited to beer, wine, or liquor
Use of prescription medication Homeopathic or holistic remedies Any other substance which may contain alcohol
Proposed Hauppauge Policy
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Proposed Hauppauge Policy Proposed Hauppauge Policy
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When can a student be tested?
During a school-sponsored event,
extracurricular, co-curricular, sports activity, or regular school day, either
When can a student be tested?
During a school-sponsored event,
extracurricular, co-curricular, sports activity, or regular school day, either
Proposed Hauppauge Policy
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Proposed Hauppauge Policy Proposed Hauppauge Policy
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Testing Procedure
Discreet location Administered by a trained school official Student will explain result Parent will be notified Referred to the school Principal for further
action
If a student refuses to be tested he/she will
be presumed to have consumed alcohol
Testing Procedure
Discreet location Administered by a trained school official Student will explain result Parent will be notified Referred to the school Principal for further
action
If a student refuses to be tested he/she will
be presumed to have consumed alcohol
Proposed Hauppauge Policy
(Continued)
Proposed Hauppauge Policy Proposed Hauppauge Policy
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Additional policy statements:
“Product”- i.e. a water bottle or other
liquid substance can be tested
“Passive Breathalyzer Testing” - the
LifeLoc equipment gives the ability to test students as a condition of admittance to a school related event.
Additional policy statements:
“Product”- i.e. a water bottle or other
liquid substance can be tested
“Passive Breathalyzer Testing” - the
LifeLoc equipment gives the ability to test students as a condition of admittance to a school related event.
Conclusion Conclusion Conclusion
In an article published in the journal, Principal
Leadership, Assistant Principal Louis Di Lullo of Delaware Valley Regional High School writes:
Before implementing a breathalyzer policy 19 students had
alcohol related incidents in a school year
After implementing the policy no one has tested positive for
alcohol consumption in a five year span
The committee believes that this policy will act as
a deterrent to alcohol use in our schools
In an article published in the journal, Principal
Leadership, Assistant Principal Louis Di Lullo of Delaware Valley Regional High School writes:
Before implementing a breathalyzer policy 19 students had
alcohol related incidents in a school year
After implementing the policy no one has tested positive for
alcohol consumption in a five year span
The committee believes that this policy will act as
a deterrent to alcohol use in our schools