No Tobacco

The School Board prohibits the use of tobacco in any form and the use of e-cigarettes or “vaping” in any building owned or leased by the Corporation, on Corporation property, or in Corporation owned or operated vehicles. Pursuant to and in administration of the Policy, the following rules and regulations have been adopted:

1. The use of tobacco in any form and the use of e-cigarettes or “vaping” in any building owned or leased by the Corporation ("School Buildings”), on Corporation property, or in Corporation owned or operated vehicles are prohibited. This prohibition covers all students, employees, parents, patrons, vendors, visitors, and other third parties.

2. Pursuant to state law and board policy, conspicuous signs will be posted at the public entrance of each school building designating that the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes is prohibited on Corporation property, including school parking lots, athletic facilities, etc. 

3. If a Corporation staff member violates this policy, he or she will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination. If a Corporation student violates this policy, he or she will be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion. 

4. If a person who is not an employee of the Corporation violates this policy, the building administrator will inform the person of the policy and request that person refrain from use of tobacco or e-cigarette. If the person does not comply with that request, then the building administrator may take steps necessary to remove the person from the School Building or school property. Building administrators shall not use physical force to remove persons but shall call security officers to accomplish that removal. 

5. Each administrator/supervisor assigned to manage a school building has the authority and duty to enforce this prohibition.

West Lafayette Community School Corporation

Adopted: November 18, 2025

Revised: [date]