3124 - DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

The Board recognizes that substance abuse in our nation and our community exacts staggering costs in both human and economic terms. Substance abuse causes impaired job performance, lost productivity, absenteeism, accidents, wasted materials, lowered morale, higher health care costs, and diminished interpersonal relationship skills. The Board commits to create and maintain a drug-free workplace.

The use of illegal drugs, the abuse of alcohol, and the misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs are unacceptable. The Board shall clearly communicate this message to its instructional staff. The Drug Free Workplace Technical Guide is incorporated by reference and is a part of this Board policy. The administrative procedures may be updated by the Superintendent as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable law and/or rule.

In addition, the Board shall publish a statement and provide a copy to each employee notifying the employee that controlled substances are prohibited in the workplace. This statement shall include notice that specific actions will be taken against District employees for violating the prohibition.

Except in extraordinary circumstances, the Superintendent shall consistently recommend termination for positive findings of controlled substances or alcohol, except when an employee is using a legally prescribed controlled substance according to the doctor’s instructions.  Legally prescribed means the substance is legal under State and Federal law and was issued pursuant to a doctor’s prescription.  Alcohol use is prohibited pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Technical Guide.

Revised 8/24/21
Revised 10/10/23
Revised 3/12/24
Re-Adopted 7/29/25

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