SUBSTANCE ABUSE | Administrative Guideline Manual

3170 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Any professional staff member whose physical characteristics, appearance, behavior, or breath odor suggest to a supervisor that s/he may be under the influence of alcohol shall be requested to take a breathalyzer test administered by a law enforcement official.

Should the professional staff member refuse to take such a test or should the results of the test be positive, the District Administrator shall consider discipline up to and including a recommendation for termination.

Should a supervisor determine from the physical aspects, appearance, or behavior of a professional staff member that s/he might be under the influence of other drugs, said professional staff member shall follow the directive of the District Administrator for further evaluation. Should the professional staff member refuse or be found to be under the influence of drugs, the District Administrator shall consider discipline up to and including a recommendation for termination.