Drug Free Schools & Communities Act

Drug and Alcohol Harm Prevention

The District is committed to providing its employees and students with a drug free workplace
and campus environment. It emphasizes prevention and intervention through education.

• The Student Code of Conduct prohibits the unlawful posession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and/or alcohol by students on its property or as part of any of it's activities.
• The District will follow procedures as outlined in the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act of 1988
• New employees will be required to sign a Controlled Substances Abuse Policy Acknowledgement
• The District will conform to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Drug and Alcohol testing rules for employees required to possess a commercial drivers license
• Educational information regarding the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol are made available to all students and employees.
• Students and employees shall be notified annually of the following:
  • Standards of conduct prohibiting  the unlawful posession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees
  • Applicable legal sanctions under federal, state & local law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol.
  • A description of hte health risks associated with the abuse of alcohol or use of illicit drugs.
  • A list of drug and alcohol programs (counseling, treatment, rehabilitation & re-entry) that are available to employees and students.
• The District shall conduct a biennial review of it's Drug and Alcohol policies to determine program effectiveness and consistency of policy enforcement as well as to identify and implement any necessary changes.