Galiano Career Academy

In accordance with the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (http://www.campussafety.org/schools/cleryact), codified at 20 USC 1092 (f). As a part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the Jeanne Cleary Act is a federal law that requires schools that receive federal funding to disclose certain timely and annual information about campus crime and security policies. All public and private institutions of postsecondary education participating in federal student aid programs are subject to it.

A school campus is an important part of the local community that it serves. As in any neighborhood, it is important that the students, faculty, and staff realize that they should take every possible precaution to prevent assault and crime against themselves or others.

The administration of Galiano Career Academy recognizes that the school’s campus is part of the community and experiences the risks and threats of society as a whole. Our academy has established programs and systems involving personnel, procedural methods, and physical means to provide as safe and secure an environment on campus as possible. Each person, however, must also take action to protect him or herself.

Lack of vulnerability is the key. A criminal, and especially the assaulter, looks for and exploits perceived weaknesses. The less vulnerable the person, residence, or vehicle appears, the less chance of assault, loss, theft, or robbery. The information provided in this policy is designed to inform, advise, and alert campus occupants about Galiano Career Academy policies and procedures on crime awareness and reporting. Also, crime methodology and crime prevention techniques are provided to assist in self-protection.

Faculty, staff, and students are urged to report all criminal acts and safety hazards. The proper reporting procedure is to contact the Director of Operations at (407) 331-7443 ext. 1-203 (or press 1-203 from any on-campus phone). This emergency number is available Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 7pm . After these hours the Director of Operations can be contacted at 407-256-1614. In the event of an immediate threat or danger, the appropriate police/fire/medical agency should be contacted. These emergency services can usually be contacted by dialing 911. In all instances of criminal occurrence, loss of property, assault, threat, injury, or attempted crime, the Director of Operations must be contacted as soon as possible to facilitate accurate proper reporting and resource utilization, and to record the occurrence for further study and preventive action. Reporting is confidential and voluntary, however, any individuals witnessing or having been a victim or perpetrator of any crime are encouraged to come forward IMMEDIATELY in order to protect the school of any future dangers, and to assist law enforcement officials with any resulting investigations. Although the information provided regarding crimes is confidential, the Campus Security Committee will cooperate with all law enforcement efforts in solving crimes and prosecuting perpetrators including the disclosure of confidential sources

In reporting criminal activity, a Crime Incident Report Form should be filled out appropriately by the Director of Operations describing the alleged incident and the surrounding details and individuals. These reports are confidential and remain the property of Galiano Career Academy in order to assist with any law enforcement interactions necessary to resolve the alleged offense.

In response to crimes reported, the Director of Operations will issue timely warnings contacting the faculty, staff, and/or students regarding the potential hazards of reported crimes and preventive measures necessary to protect the safety and security of the academy, its students, faculty, and staff members.

Every year in the Fall, the Director of Operations will prepare the annual campus crime statistics in order to report the information to government agencies, and will amend the campus security policy with the updated information. This report and revised policy will be published by October 1st of every year in accordance with Federal guidelines and will be made readily available in print or online at www.galiano.edu for distribution to all staff, students, and faculty. In the event that the publication will be made online, a written notification of the web address to all reported information will be distributed to all staff, faculty, and students by the October 1st deadline.

Crime prevention and awareness is not the sole responsibility of the Director of Operations. It is a joint venture with the community, which it serves. Galiano Career Academy utilizes several programs and systems to inform faculty, staff, and students about campus security:

1. New Student/Employee Orientation

2. Campus Publications

3. Special Security announcements and information including timely warnings of reported criminal activity in reference to immediate concerns of the safety and security of the academy.

4. Ongoing Student Services programs in cooperation with local authorities or safety experts to provide training on personal security or crime prevention (various times during the year).

The Campus Security Committee (including the C.E.O., Academy Director, & Director of Operations) serves an advisory role to the academy and is active in crime prevention programming and security awareness. They serve as the catalyst to launch timely warnings of reported criminal activity and protect the safety and security of the school. The Director of Operations maintains regular monitoring and recording of crimes related to the academy and its surrounding activities in order to document and implement preventative measures to strengthen the safety and security of the academy. In the event there are events or crimes that in the opinion of the Campus Security Committee constitute a threat or concern to the well-being of the school operations and its student’s safety, they will institute timely warnings and related education based on the information gathered. These programs and related education, although not part of the curriculum and not eligible for class credit, will be implemented at no charge and be open to all employees and students of the academy. Any timely warnings will be distributed either verbally, or by written warning to the staff or students warning them of potential safety risks, or of crimes committed.

No person or location is 100% safe. The Director of Operation’s function is primarily informational and advisory, rather than regulatory. The Director of Operations is not a police officer and is not empowered as such. The Director of Operations works in tandem with law enforcement officials providing the access, information, and cooperative actions necessary to resolve criminal activity and prosecute the proper parties involved.

The primary protective means of crime prevention used are restricting campus access and use to only those authorized students, staff, employees, or their guests for reasonable and safe purposes. A safe campus is everyone's responsibility. Do your part to protect yourself and others. Increased awareness by all of us can help prevent crime and keep our community safe.

Listed below are ways you can help protect yourself from criminal activity on and off campus:

* Always secure your office door whenever you leave (even for just a minute.)

* Do not store large amounts of money, jewelry, or other valuables in your room or office.

* Never leave your backpack or purse unattended in an office. Always secure them in a filing cabinet or drawer.

* Never loan your keys or I.D. to anyone.

* Be alert. Look around you. Be aware of others on the street. Make it difficult for anyone to take you by surprise. Women should carry a whistle on a key chain. Walk with keys in hand.

* Walk or bike with others if you have a choice. Try not to go alone.

* Stay on populated, well-lighted streets when you can.

* If possible, avoid dark or concealed areas. Walk in the middle of the street if it appears safer.

* If you think someone is following you, turn around and check so that you are not caught off guard. Cross the street or change direction.

* Walk or run toward people, traffic, or lights. Consider confronting the aggressor and saying, in a loud, firm voice, "Don't follow me!" Try to find an occupied building and perhaps throw something through the window, if necessary.

* If a car follows you or stops near you for directions, do not approach the car. Change direction if you feel threatened and walk or run toward stores, a lighted house, or other people.

* Take anything of great value to your home before you go on vacation.

* Do not leave messages on your doors that indicate that you will be away for a period of time.

* Sales people are not allowed to solicit on campus. If you see someone soliciting on campus, contact the Director of Operations immediately.

* If you see someone who looks suspicious on campus, contact the Director of Operations immediately. We want to verify if the individual should be on campus.

* Try not to walk alone outside the building. Should you have to, stay in well-lit areas. Walk with a purpose.

* Be aware of your surroundings. If you anticipate a dangerous situation, stay clear and call the Director of Operations immediately.

* Always lock your vehicle. Put valuables in the trunk.

* When walking to your vehicle, have your keys ready before you get to the door.

* Check to make sure that no one is in your vehicle before you get inside.

* After entering you vehicle, lock all doors.

* Criminal activity takes place when there is an opportunity. The best means of prevention is to reduce or remove the opportunity.

* Don’t carry large amounts of cash. A front pocket is safer for a wallet than a back one.

* Don’t take unnecessary risks. You can never tell if a robber is armed. No amount of money is worth taking chances with your life.

* Stay away from isolated areas.

* Make a list of your valuables including serial numbers.

* Don’t leave your belongings unattended.

* If you have a flat tire, seek help by phone or at a nearby business. Beware of someone instantly appearing to offer help. ATTACKERS OFTEN DISABLE WOMEN'S CARS TO MAKE THEIR OWNERS VULNERABLE.

* Check the back seat before entering: someone could be hiding there.

* Keep the car doors locked at ALL TIMES, even when driving in daylight, so no one can jump in at a red light.

* If you are followed by another car, drive to a police station or business that has lights on and people in it. You may not want to go directly home with someone following you. "Driveway Robberies" are becoming more common.

* If your car breaks down, lift the hood, put on the flashers, and wait inside with the doors locked for help. Ask people who stop to call the police or AAA for you. Don't go with anyone.

* Don't stop for stranded motorists. You are of greater help to them by calling the police or sheriff.

* Be aware of your surroundings. Report any suspicious activity to the Director of Operations, or if you see a dangerous crime in progress, contact the local police immediately. Try to give a description that includes approximate age, height, and weight and details on hair, clothing, jewelry, scars, and tattoos - anything that is noticeable.

* When someone is at your door, never open it until you know who is there. Repair and sales people, police, and survey takers carry identification. Ask to see it, and call the company to verify the person's identity if you have any questions before you permit entry. On campus, call the Director of Operations. There is "NO SOLICITING" allowed on campus.

* If someone wants to use the phone, make the call for him or her without opening the door.

* Avoid giving out information about yourself or making appointments with strangers over the phone.

* To deter theft and "fencing" of stolen goods, engrave or mark all valuable personal property with your name and phone number and/or driver's license number.

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation, and students may be particularly vulnerable to this crime. Once someone steals your identity, it is difficult to clear your credit record and often your criminal history. Learn how to protect yourself and your future from identity theft by visiting this federal government Web site: http://www.ed.gov/misused.

Always take steps to protect yourself. Using common sense is often your best protection.

Galiano Career Academy acknowledges the problem of substance abuse in our society and perceives this problem as a serious threat to employees and students. It is the intent of the academy to establish and maintain a drug-free work place. It is the academy’s further intent to comply in every respect with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) as presently constituted, to be amended in the future.

Galiano Career Academy condemns the possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol and drugs/substance, whether prescriptive or non-prescriptive. Any student or employee found to be in the possession of, using, selling, trading, or offering for sale, illicit drugs or alcohol on school property or as part of the school’s activities, will be subject to disciplinary action as well as applicable local, state and federal laws.

The complete text of the Galiano Career Academy Drug Free School Program including drug and alcohol abuse education programs can be found in the office of the Director of Operations or the employee policy and procedures manuals and is included at the end of this publication.

Utilizing community and institutional resources, the academy management provides resources throughout the year to educate students about their individual responsibilities regarding sexual battery and sexual harassment. The following academy policies are in effect to deal with these behaviors:

Sexual Harassment:

Sexual harassment includes such behavior as sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed toward an employee, student, or applicant, particularly when one or more of the following circumstances are present:

* Toleration of the conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of employment, admission or academic evaluation.

* Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for a personal decision or academic evaluation affecting such individuals.

* The conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning environment.

The above definition is in line with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulations on sexual harassment. Galiano Career Academy , its management, employees and students are responsible for maintaining a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment.

Sexual Battery:

Sexual battery refers to sexual contact without consent. The following behaviors are violations of academy policy:

* Ignoring verbal pleas or non-verbal cues indicating any unwillingness to either continue to participate in, or begin to engage in any sexual activity.

* Engaging in any sexual activity with someone who is physically helpless and/or unable to communicate his/her unwillingness to participate.

* Threatening to use or actually using physical force to coerce an unwilling party to submit to any sexual activity.

* Engaging in any sexual activity that is not mutually agreeable.

Procedures for victims: If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual battery the first concern should be one of personal safety. Please notify any official of the academy as soon as possible. Florida Hospital provides a Rape Treatment Center , call 407-303-2655. The coordinator will assist in notifying the above authorities if the student so chooses.

Individuals who feel that they have been sexually battered are encouraged to file charges with law enforcement authorities. To report an assault you should call the Altamonte Springs Police Department at 407-339-2441. If an assault occurred outside Seminole county, you must contact the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in the geographical area where the incident occurred.

The following guidelines are recommended as procedures to follow if rape is suspected:

* Do not shower, wash, douche, or change your clothes.

* Preserve any evidence such as bed sheets, clothing, towels, or other items that may be useful in investigation purposes.

* Seek medical attention immediately.

* Seek counseling to assist with mental and emotional trauma.

Sexual Assault

Who is the Victim? Everyone is a potential victim of sexual assault. A person is primarily vulnerable when they are alone. Sexual assault is not provoked by a person’s dress or mannerisms.

Who is the Rapist? Rapists are usually a friend, a date, a relative, co-worker, or a casual acquaintance of the victim.

Where Does the Rape Occur?

Sexual assault can happen anywhere, but the largest grouping of incidents occurs either in the home of the victim or the home of the offender.

Sexual assault can happen virtually anywhere, but the largest single grouping of reported incidents is either in the home of the victim or the home of the offender. It is important to be aware of all potentially hazardous areas:

* remote parking lots

* stairwells

* public parks

* beaches at night

* jogging courses

* laundromats

* on the street

* shopping centers

* hitchhiking

* school playgrounds

* deserted buildings

Sexual assaults often occur in conjunction with other crimes such as burglary, so the more effective preventive measures and common-sense precautions you take, the less your chances are of becoming a victim. A locked door gives you time to call the police (911).

If A Sexual Assault Occurs

The first concern is for the health and safety of the survivor. If you or someone you know is the survivor of a sexual assault that occurred on campus, contact the Director of Operations at 407-331-7443 ext 1-203 or dial 1-203 from any campus phone. If the assault occurred off campus, notify the local police by calling 911.

The Healing Tree Rape Hotline is a local resource for counseling, as well as confidential medical treatment after a sexual assault. The number for the center is (407) 843-HELP.

Sexual Offender / Predators:

Sexual Offender/Predators Registration Information and Notification Federal and State law requires a person designated as a "sexual predator or offender" to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

The FDLE then is required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides, attends or is employed by an institution of higher learning.

Information regarding sexual predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular campus or by calling FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332), or by visiting the FDLE website at www.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators.

For the safety of everyone, all types of weapons are prohibited on campus. This includes but is not limited to firearms, ammunition, explosives, air guns, BB guns, crossbows, bows and arrows, spring-type guns, slingshots, firecrackers, fireworks, and cherry bombs. Anyone possessing or using any of these weapons can and will be subject to disciplinary action.

Cellular phones, pagers and other electronic devices shall not be used in a manner that causes disruption in the classroom, library or within any college-owned or college-operated facilities. This includes abuse of cellular devices with photographic capability. Utilizing these devices for the purposes of photographing test questions or other forms of academic misconduct or illegal activity is prohibited, as is photographing individuals in secured areas such as lavatories or clinical rooms. Taking photographs of any individuals against their will is strictly prohibited.

We hope that by offering this safety information we will increase your personal awareness and improve our campus environment. In the event that a crime has been committed, the Director of Operations will assist at no charge with the notification of law enforcement officials in order to resolve and prosecute any relative criminal activity in regards to the academy and its staff, faculty, and students.

Victims of criminal actions will be assisted in any way possible including, but not limited to, assisting with health services, crisis intervention services, alternate housing initiatives, and additional assistance based on their availability and the desire of victims.

Any accuser or accused persons are entitled to have the same opportunities to have others present during disciplinary proceedings and may consist of members of the Campus Security Committee, law enforcement officials, professionals relative to the type of incident reported, and/or family members, based upon the decision of the Campus Security Committee.

Any person or persons found in violation of the rules and regulations of the academy, found to have been in violation during a sex offence inquiry, found to have committed a crime on campus, or found to be in violation of the security policies of the academy are subject to termination, or expulsion at the discretion of the Academy Director. Students are subject to the same policies and procedures found in the student catalog regarding termination by the academy already in force.

The following definitions are to be used for reporting the crimes listed in 34 CFR sec. 668.46 (previously 668.47) in accordance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The definitions for murder, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, weapon law violations, drug abuse violations and liquor law violations are excerpted from the Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook. The definitions of forcible and nonforcible sex offenses are excerpted from the National Incident-Based Reporting System Edition of the Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook.

Arson

Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.

Criminal Homicide-Manslaughter by Negligence

The killing of another person through gross negligence.

Criminal Homicide-Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter

The willful (nonnegligent) killing of one human being by another.

Robbery

The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.

Aggravated Assault

An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. (It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used which could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.)

Burglary

The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Motor Vehicle Theft

The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned including joyriding.)

Weapon Law Violations

The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Drug Abuse Violations

Violations of State and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (demerol, methadone); and dangerous nonnarcotic drugs (barbituates, benzedrine).

Liquor Law Violations

The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting: the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)

Sex Offenses Definitions From the National Incident-Based Reporting System Edition of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program

Sex Offenses-Forcible

Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.

A. Forcible Rape-The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).

B. Forcible Sodomy-Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.

C. Sexual Assault With An Object-The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.

D. Forcible Fondling-The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or, not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.

Sex Offenses-Nonforcible

Unlawful, nonforcible sexual intercourse.

A. Incest-Nonforcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.

B. Statutory Rape-Nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

Source: Federal Register, April 29, 1994, Vol. 59, No. 82; Federal Register, November 1, 1999, Vol. 64, No. 210.

Galiano Career Academy is committed to providing a campus environment free of the abuse of alcohol and the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. To enhance this commitment, the academy has adopted and implemented programs that seek to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by the school’s students, staff, faculty, directors, and officers (i.e. school members). The following summary of the school’s policies concerning the use of alcohol and other drugs is provided to you in response to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments (Public Law 101-226).

Standard of Conduct

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or the unlawful possession and use of alcohol are harmful and prohibited in and on property owned or controlled by Galiano Career Academy. No school member is to report to work, class, or any school activity while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.

The use of alcoholic beverages by school members is at all times subject to the alcoholic beverage laws of the state of Florida, applicable county and city regulations.

The possession and use of controlled drugs by school members of Galiano Career Academy must at all times be in accordance with the provisions of Florida law, and the policies and procedures of Galiano Career Academy.

Under Florida law, no school member may possess substances regulated under the provisions of Chapter 893, Florida Statutes (controlled substances) and "designer drugs", unless dispensed and used pursuant to prescription or otherwise authorized by law. Sale and delivery of such substances are prohibited unless authorized by law.

Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses of alcohol significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. The use of small amounts of alcohol by a pregnant woman can damage the fetus. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increases the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts.

Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairment in higher mental functions, severely altering a person's ability to learn and remember information.

Heavy use may result in chronic depression and suicide and also may be associated with the abuse of other drugs. Very high doses can cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects described.

Even occasional heavy drinking may be associated with the harmful effects described above. Binge drinking, which occurs over an extended period of time, involves repeated use of alcohol to the point of intoxication. A person may give up usual activities and responsibilities during this time in order to use the alcohol, and serious impairment in all areas of functioning may occur.

Long-term heavy alcohol use can cause digestive disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, circulatory system disorders, and impairment of the central nervous system-all of which may lead to early death. Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence, and at least 15 to 20 percent of heavy users eventually will become problem drinkers or alcoholics if they continue drinking. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions, which can be life threatening.

Drug Usage

The use of illegal drugs and the misuse of prescription and other drugs also pose a serious threat to health. The use of marijuana (cannabis) may cause impairment of short-term memory, comprehension, and ability to perform tasks requiring concentration. The use of marijuana also may cause lung damage, paranoia, and possible psychosis.

The use of narcotics, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens may cause nervous system disorders and possible death as the result of an overdose. Illicit inhalants can cause liver damage.

Other Risks

There are significant risks associated with the use of alcohol and drugs. These risks include impaired academic or work performance; lost potential; financial problems; poor concentration; blackouts; conflicts with friends and others; vandalism, theft, and murder; sexual assault and other unplanned sexual relationships; spouse and child abuse; sexually transmitted diseases; HIV/AIDS; and unusual or inappropriate risk taking which may result in physical or emotional injury or death.

Available Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Rehabilitation, Reentry Programs

By contacting the Director of Operations or Academy Director, school members can receive a consultation to be referred to community providers or agencies for assistance in dealing with drug and alcohol abuse.

Help for all school members is available through Alcoholics Anonymous at 407-260-5408 and Narcotics Anonymous at 407-425-5157. Additional places where one can get treatment are listed in the Central Florida telephone directory under the headings "Alcoholism Information and Treatment Centers" and "Drug Abuse and Addiction Information and Treatment."

Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act Requirements

The following are required of the Galiano Career Academy and its employees:

An employee shall notify his or her supervisor or other appropriate management representative of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.

Galiano Career Academy shall notify any federal contracting agency within ten days of having received notice that an employee engaged in the performance of such contract or grant has had a criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace.

The academy will take appropriate personnel action against any employee who is convicted for a violation occurring in the workplace or will require the employee's satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.

Violation of policies and laws described on the first page of this policy by any school member is grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion in accordance with applicable Galiano Career Academy rules and/or agreements. Such disciplinary actions also may include reprimand or suspension. Students receiving financial aid may be subject to losing this assistance. Additionally, a violation may be reason for evaluation and treatment of a drug- and/or alcohol-use disorder or referral for prosecution consistent with local, state, and federal criminal law.

Disciplinary action against a student or employee by the academy does not preclude the possibility of criminal charges against that individual. The filing of criminal charges similarly does not preclude action by the academy.

State law prohibits the possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under age 21. No person may sell, give, serve, or permit to be served alcoholic beverages to a person under 21, and it is unlawful for a person under 21 to misrepresent his or her age in order to obtain alcohol.

Violation for the first of any such offenses is punishable by a definite term of imprisonment of up to 60 days and/or a $500 fine; a subsequent offense is punishable by a definite term of imprisonment of up to one year and a fine of $1,000. Possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under the age of 21 also may result in the curtailment of driving privileges. Misrepresentation of age also will lead to the curtailment of driving privileges.

Under state law, it is a crime for any school member to possess or distribute controlled substances/drugs as described in Section 893.03, Florida Statutes, except as authorized by law. Punishment for such crimes ranges from first-degree misdemeanors (up to one-year imprisonment and up to a $1,000 fine) to first-degree felonies (up to 30 years imprisonment and up to a $10,000 fine). Specifically, possession of fewer than 20 grams of marijuana is punishable with imprisonment of up to one year and a fine of up to $1,000; possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana is a third-degree felony with imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of up to $5,000. Trafficking (distributing specified large quantities of various controlled substances) is punishable by a term of imprisonment up to life and a fine of $25,000 to $500,000, depending on the particular illicit drug and the quantity involved. Thus, possession of fewer than 28 grams of cocaine is a third-degree felony, while possession of more than 28 grams of cocaine trafficking in cocaine is a first-degree felony, punishable with a fine of up to $250,000 and imprisonment up to life without eligibility for early release. The death penalty may be imposed if a person has brought large quantities of the substances into the state knowing the result would be the death of any person.

Individuals who have been convicted of a felony involving the sale of or trafficking in, or conspiracy to sell or traffic in, a controlled substance under certain circumstances may be disqualified from applying for state employment.

Penalties under federal law for drug trafficking generally are greater than penalties under state law. Convictions on drug-related charges also may result in disqualification for federal financial aid. Punishments may include a fine of up to $8 million and life imprisonment.

2005 Crime Statistics are based on reporting as of the 12th day of September 2006.