Jerome Joint School District No. 261

NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 8235

Water Consumption/Water Bottle Policy

The Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of water consumption and encourages increased consumption of

water throughout the day. Staff members should be particularly sensitive to student needs for water during

periods of hot weather. Students shall be encouraged to carry water bottles during the school day using the water

bottle policy shown below. Teachers may need to call for extra water breaks too. Even during periods of moderate

temperature, staff members should remind students of the value of consuming water.

In addition, water sales should be a significant option through school vending and concession services. Water

should be available during mealtimes through low-contact water sources.

Water Bottle Policy

When students bring water bottles for use during school:

1. Water bottles must be clear and have secure caps;

2. Students may not share water bottles;

3. Empty bottles should, on a regular basis, be recycled (if appropriate), discarded, ortaken home for

sanitized reuse;

4. Students misusing water bottles will be subject to disciplinary actions;

5. Teachers have discretion in determining classroom use;

6. Water bottles may not be used in computer labs, science labs, or the library; and

7. Water bottles may not be re-filled during classroom instruction, unless directed by the supervising

teacher.

Policy History:

Adopted on: 02/28/2017

Revised on: 09/22/2020