GAOA Drug-Free Workplace

GAOA 

Drug-Free Workplace 

Maintaining a drug-free workplace is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the  students of the district. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, sale, dispensation, possession, or use of a  controlled substance is prohibited at school, on or in school district property; and at school sponsored activities,  programs, and events. Possession and/or use of a controlled substance by an employee for the purposes of this  policy shall only be permitted if such substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or  order issued thereto, from a person licensed by the state to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled  substances and any use is in accordance with label directions.  

As a condition of employment in the district, employees shall abide by the terms of this policy.  

Employees shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, and/oruse controlled substances in  the workplace.  

Any employee who is convicted under a criminal drug statute for a violation occurring at the workplace must  notify the superintendent of the conviction within five days after the conviction. The superintendent shall then  ensure that notice of such conviction is given to any granting agency within 10 days of receiving notice thereof.  

Within 30 days after the notice of conviction is received, the school district will take appropriate action with the  employee. Such action may include, suspension, placement on probationary status, or other disciplinary action  including termination. Alternatively, or in addition to any action short of termination, the employee may be  required to participate satisfactorily in an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program as a  condition of continued employment. The employee shall bear the cost of participation in such program. Each  employee in the district shall be given a copy of this policy.  

This policy is intended to implement the requirements of the federal regulations promulgated under the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. It is not intended to supplant or otherwise diminish disciplinary actions which may  be taken under board policies or the negotiated agreement.  

Policy Reference: LDD  

Adoption Date: 06/06/2006, Revised: 07/09/2012; 06/22/2009; 03/03/2014; 06/26/2023