The use of tobacco products is prohibited on School District property, at a school-sponsored activity, within school vehicles, and on property leased or contracted for educational services. Smoking shall also be prohibited in any area where school staff, students or members of the public may be present or may be affected by smoke including, without limitation, the stands and bleachers of outdoor athletic fields and near the entry of school buildings. For purposes of this policy, tobacco means any tobacco product (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco), vapor products (such as e-cigarettes), electronic nicotine delivery systems, alternative nicotine products, tobacco product lookalikes and products intended to replicate tobacco products either by appearance or effect. Staff members may use nicotine patches as part of a tobacco cessation program, but the patches may not be visible. Violation of this policy by employees will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.