Adopted:          10/15/1990

Revised:           04/16/2012                                                                                          522.1

 

School District of Prairie Farm

 

Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Employees

 

It is the policy of the School District of Prairie Farm that students and employees have a right to attend school and work in an environment that is free from the non-medical use of alcohol, drugs and mood altering substances.  These substances interfere with the learning environment of students and the performance of students and employees.

 

Employees are to report to work free of the effects of mood-altering drugs.  The use, possession, sale or intent to sell, transfer of drugs, drug paraphernalia or having illegal drugs or chemicals in a person's system in or on school property, in any District owned or contracted vehicle or at school-sponsored events is prohibited.

 

The use of or sale of alcohol in or on school property, in any District owned or contracted vehicle or at school-sponsored events by any employee is prohibited.

 

Employees found to be in violation of the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on school premises or as a part of any of its activities are subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including termination of employment and referral for prosecution.  In addition to any disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed under this policy, the District may require an employee to complete an appropriate rehabilitation program. 

 

Sanctions against employees, including non-renewal, suspension and termination shall be in accordance with the prescribed school district administrative regulations, policies, and procedures.

 

The District may work with the employee and may provide information about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation and re-entry programs that are available in the area.

 

 

Legal Ref.:        161.41             125.02

                        161.49             125.09

                        161.495

                        Federal Department of Education 34 CFR Part 86

                        Drug Free Schools and Campuses

                        Final Regulation 1990

 

Cross Ref.: 522.2 Tobacco Use on School Premise     

                   833.2 Alcohol Use on Premises