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Boardman Local Schools The
Board of Education recognizes its share of responsibility for the health and
welfare of the students who attend the Boardman schools. As seen in the Student Code of Conduct,
Board policy 506 and 507, the Board is concerned about the problems of
substance abuse. The Board recognizes
that illegal or inappropriate uses of alcohol, narcotic drugs, anabolic
steroids, or other controlled substances constitute potential hazards to the
positive development of all students.
Therefore, the Board of Education wishes to make both parents and
athletes aware of the following: Recently
professional and non-professional athletes have publicized a great deal of
information regarding anabolic steroid and other substance abuse. However, the largest groups of athletes,
those involved in inter-scholastic sports, are also experiencing health
problems due to substance abuse. The
abused substances may be legal, illegal, controlled and may include such items
as anabolic steroids, growth hormones, amphetamines, “diet pills”, alcohol,
marijuana, tobacco products, mega-dose vitamins, and protein
supplements. While some of these
substances do not have and immediate or noticeable adverse health effects,
repeated or prolonged use may have severe physical, mental, or even fatal
consequences. It
should also be understood that disciplinary measures may result if such
violations occur. These measures may
include denial of athletic participation, school suspension, and/ or school
expulsion. In addition, civil
consequences may also result. The
Boardman Schools and their coaches recognize that proper physical preparation
can be enhanced through a variety of positive, healthy measures. Proper supervised training, adequate rest,
and sound nutritional practices are essential. Athletes should contact their coach, athletic trainer, or
physician for the correct balance of nutrients to help them in their specific
sport. If the
student athlete or parent/ guardian has any questions concerning the
aforementioned information please contact the coach or Principal. Please
sign below to indicate that you are aware of the Student Code of Conduct,
Policies 506 and 507 and the procedures followed regarding substance use,
abuse and possession. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ |