Adopted:          10/15/1995

Revised:            01/21/2008                                                                                          523.2

School District of Prairie Farm

Bus Driver Alcohol / Drug Testing

I.          Purpose

The School District of Prairie Farm (hereinafter "the District") is dedicated to providing safe and efficient transportation services to our students and employees.  District employees are the most valuable resource in ensuring the quality of District transportation services.  The goal of this District is to provide its students and employees with an educational environment which promotes health and safety.

The District endorses Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) drug and alcohol policy and regulations.  The District will not tolerate unauthorized use, abuse, possession or sale of controlled substances or alcohol by its employees.  Drug and alcohol testing will be an integral part of the program.  In addition to this policy, the District will provide drivers with information concerning:

• The effects of drugs and alcohol on the individual's health, work and personal life;
• The signs and symptoms of a drug or alcohol problem;
• The available methods of intervention when a problem does exist.

This policy applies to all vehicle operators when on duty; whenever performing, or just about to perform a safety-sensitive function.  This policy also applies to Non-DOT employees who may perform, or are just about to perform, a safety-sensitive activity or at any time as may be specified buy the District.

CROSS REF:.522.1 Alcohol and Other Drug Use By Employees

                       523.2 Rule Bus Driver and Alcohol Testing