Employees are prohibited from reporting to work or being present on school property or school sponsored events while under the influence of marijuana, alcohol, or any other controlled substance defined as such under state or federal law. The possession, distribution, dispensation, and/or manufacturing of controlled substances, alcoholic products, or "look-alike" alcoholic products by District employees on District grounds, in District buildings and/or in connection with any District activity or function is prohibited.
Any employee who violates this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Any employee who the administration reasonably suspects is under the influence of marijuana, alcohol, or any other controlled substance defined as such under state or federal law may be directed by the Superintendent or police to submit to the appropriate testing. An employee's failure or refusal to comply with directives from the Superintendent or police to submit to appropriate testing may be subjected to discipline up to and including dismissal. The employee may also be required to participate, satisfactorily, in an alcohol or drug assistance rehabilitation program approved by the Board in order to continue employment with the District.
Any employee who has been found guilty of violating a criminal drug statute in the workplace will notify the Superintendent within three days after a conviction relating to the drug offense.
The Superintendent will notify the appropriate federal, state, or local law enforcement agency within ten days after receiving notice of a workplace related drug conviction on the part of the employee.