EMPLOYEES ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED it is a violation of the Substance-Free Workplace policy for an employee to unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use, or be under the influence of in the workplace any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana or any other controlled substance or alcohol, as defined in Schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation at 21 C.F.R. 1300.11 through 1300.15 and Iowa Chapter 124.

"Workplace" is defined as the site for the performance of work done in the capacity as an employee.  This includes school district facilities, other school 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.

Employees who violate the terms of the Substance-Free Workplace policy may be required to successfully participate in a substance abuse treatment program approved by the board. The superintendent retains the discretion to discipline an employee for violation of the Substance-Free Workplace policy.  If the employee fails to successfully complete participation in such a program the employee shall be subject to discipline up to and including termination.

EMPLOYEES ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED it is a condition of their continued employment that they comply with the above policy of the school district and will notify their supervisor of their conviction of any criminal drug statute for a violation committed in the workplace, no later than five days after the conviction.

SUBSTANCE-FREE WORKPLACE ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM

I, ______________________________, have read and understand the Substance-Free Workplace policy.  I understand that if I violate the Substance-Free Workplace policy, I may be subject to discipline up to and including termination or I may be required to participate in a substance abuse treatment program.  If I fail to successfully complete participation in a substance abuse treatment program, I understand I may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.  I understand that if I am required to participate in a substance abuse treatment program and I refuse to participate, I may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.  I also understand that if I am convicted of a criminal drug offense committed in the workplace, I must report that conviction to my supervisor within five days of the conviction.

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 (Signature of Employee)                                                                          (Date) 

Approved 8/18/11     Reviewed    10/21/20            Revised            

When the superintendent suspects an employee has a substance abuse problem the following  procedures will be followed.

     1.    Identification - the superintendent shall document the evidence the

        superintendent has which leads the superintendent to conclude the

         employee has violated the Substance-Free Workplace policy.  After the

        superintendent has determined there has been a violation of the Substance-

         Free Workplace policy, the superintendent shall discuss the problem with

        the employee. 

     2.    Discipline - if, after the discussion with the employee, the superintendent

        determines there has been a violation of the Substance-Free Workplace

        policy, the superintendent may recommend discipline up to and including

        termination or may recommend the employee seek substance abuse

        treatment.  Participation in a substance abuse treatment program is

        voluntary. 

    3.    Failure to participate in referral - if the employee refuses to participate in a

        substance abuse treatment program or if the employee does not

        successfully complete a substance abuse treatment program, the employee

        may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.

    4.     Conviction - if an employee is convicted of a criminal drug offense

        committed in the workplace, the employee must notify the employer of

         the conviction within five days of the conviction.

Approved 8/18/11     Reviewed   10/21/20             Revised   10/21/20