If an employee in a safety-sensitive position has engaged in prohibited alcohol use (.04 or greater) or drug use, he/she may not return to duty unless he/she has been evaluated by a substance abuse professional; has complied with any recommended treatment program; and has satisfactorily passed required alcohol and/or drug tests. Thereafter, he/she will be subject to unannounced follow-up testing.
The Board shall grant amnesty to any employee in a safety sensitive position who self-refers to the substance abuse professional at least one day prior to a drug or an alcohol test is to be performed.
It shall be the policy of the Board to refer all employees who test positive for alcohol use, between .02 and .0399, to the district(s Employee Assistant Program.
It shall be the further policy of the Board to discipline all employees who test positive for alcohol use (.04 or greater) or a drug use to the maximum extent permitted by law, in accordance with law, district policy and any applicable collectively negotiated agreement.
This policy and any implementing regulations, the testing requirement of the federal regulations and information on alcohol and drug abuse and treatment resources shall be provided to all school bus drivers and other personnel in safety-sensitive positions at the start of each school year or upon hire or transfer to a safety-sensitive position. Such employees shall also be advised of the consequences of a positive alcohol and/or drug test and the individual to contact within the district from whom to seek further information and/or assistance.
The Assistant Superintendent for Business shall maintain records of alcohol and substance abuse prevention and training programs annually, on a calendar year basis. Such records will be made available upon request for submission to the federal government by March 15th.
For transportation services which are contracted for, the district shall audit the contractor(s drug and alcohol abuse testing program.
The Superintendent of Schools shall establish regulations, an employee handbook and a receipt form to implement this policy.
July 27, 1995
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