Originally Posted By: LancerLou
If it is true that they will be back wrestling next week, they are fortunate that Derby does not have the same policy as our school district. The Shawnee Mission district has a zero tolerance policy - every athlete signs an Alcohol/Tobacco/Drug contract which includes:

FIRST OFFENSE IN SEASON VIOLATION:
A conference including a building administrator, the student, parents/guardians of the student,and the coach or sponsor will be conducted. If verification is found to be sufficient by school administration, the student will be suspended from participation in all extra-curricular competition/practices for the remainder of the current season.

I'm not saying this policy is the correct one, but it certainly is clear. We have lost star athletes in a couple of sports over the years because they violated this contract.

Nothing like giving the death penalty for shoplifting. I would bet that it is much harder for teachers and administrators to look for "verification" under that policy than under a more reasonable punishment.