SUBSTANCE ABUSE | Administrative Guideline Manual

4170 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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

Should the support 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 termination of employment.

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