STAFF PERSONNEL
Series 400
Policy Title: Substance-Free Workplace Code No. 403.6
The Board expects the School District and its employees to remain substance free. No employee will unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, posses, use, or be under the influence of in the workplace any narcotic drug, hallucinatory drug, amphetamine, barbituate, marijuana, or any other controlled substance or alcoholic beverage as defined by federal or state law. The Board further prohibits the possession or use of tobacco or tobacco product in the workplace. “Workplace” includes school district facilities, school district premises, or school district vehicles. “Workplace” also includes non-school property if the employee is at any school-sponsored, school-approved, or school-related activity, event or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the control of the School District or where the employee is engaged in school business.
If an employee is convicted of a violation of any criminal drug or alcohol offense committed, the employee will notify the employee’s supervisor of the conviction within five days of the conviction.
The Superintendent will make the determination whether to require the employee to undergo substance abuse treatment or to discipline the employee. An employee who violates the terms of this policy may be subject to discipline up to and including termination. If the employee fails to successfully participate in a program, the employee may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
The Superintendent is responsible for publication and dissemination of this policy to each employee. In addition, the Superintendent will oversee the establishment of a substance-free awareness program to educate employees about the dangers of substance abuse and notify them of available substance abuse treatment programs.
It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to develop administrative regulations to implement this policy.
Approved: April 13, 2004
Reviewed: May 14, 2019
Revised: May 14, 2019
Legal Reference: 41 U.S.C. §§ 81 (2012). 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. (2012). 34 C.F.R. Pt. 85 (2012). Iowa Code §§ 123.46; 124; 279.8 (2013).
Cross Reference: 404 Employee Conduct and Appearance