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Are you talking about school events or what teachers do in their private time? Of course no one should be drunk at school events but there’s no way I’m going to accept anyone policing what I do on my own time. I am allowed to be drunk at a concert that has nothing to do with my job. [/quote]

Is it a good idea if students see you and you're their guidance counselor?[/quote]

DP. There's a meaningful difference between "not a good idea" and "not allowed", in my opinion.[/quote]

You're right that there is a difference.  In this case, I would see drunkenness at a concert that has high schoolers in attendance as an act that "undermines the employee’s professional integrity," particularly for a high school teacher or guidance counselor.  At your brother's wedding, drink all you want! (Quote from Employee Code of Conduct, p. 3).

I don't want to discourage teachers from having a life.  Just be aware that you are a role model for young people in the community.[/quote]

I’m sure you feel the same way about your child’s doctors, sports coaches and adult friends of your family, correct?[/quote]

Yup.  I'm not referring to simply drinking, which can be done moderately, but getting drunk, which results in impaired judgment.[/quote]

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