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403.5R1 SUBSTANCE-FREE WORKPLACE REGULATION

Code No.  403.5R1

 

SUBSTANCE-FREE WORKPLACE REGULATION

 

A superintendent who suspects an employee has a substance abuse problem will follow these procedures:

 

1.    Identification - the superintendent will 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 will 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.  Participation in a substance abuse treatment program is voluntary.

 

3.    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.