CODE D8
(Mandatory)
CAMBRIDGE TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Policy
It is the policy of the
Definitions
Drug means any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine,
barbiturate, marijuana or any other controlled substance as defined by state or
federal statute or regulation.
Workplace means the site for the performance of work for the District, including any school building or any school premises and any school-owned vehicle or any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or school activities. It also includes off school property during any school-approved activity, event or function such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the jurisdiction of the District.
Employee
Responsibilities
As a condition of employment, each employee will notify the
Superintendent in writing or his or her conviction of any criminal drug statute
for a violation occurring on or in the workplace as defined above.
The employee must notify the Superintendent no later than five days after
such conviction. Entry of a nolo
contendere plea shall constitute a conviction for purposes of this policy,
as will any judicial finding of guilt or imposition of sentence.
Within 10 days of notification from an employee, or receipt of actual
notice of an alcohol or drug conviction, the Superintendent will notify any
federal or state officers or agencies legally entitled to such notification.
As a condition of employment, each employee must abide by the terms of the District policy respecting an alcohol, tobacco and drug free workplace.
An employee who violates the terms of this policy may be asked to satisfactorily complete an alcohol or drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by the Cambridge Elementary School Board. In addition, an employee who violates the terms of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to non-renewal, suspension or termination at the discretion of the Board.
Administrative
Responsibilities
The Board will take action in accordance with the District’s policies
and procedures as well as applicable state and federal law.
The Superintendent will establish an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free awareness program in the District to include information on the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the District’s policy on an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free workplace and any alcohol or drug counseling and tobacco cessation programs available to employees as well as any available rehabilitation and employee assistance programs.
A copy of this policy will be given by the Superintendent or his or her designee to each District employee.
The Superintendent or his or her designee will conduct a
biennial review of the District’s student and employee drug prevention
programs as required by the Safe and
Date Warned:
3/7/07
Date Adopted: 4/4/07
Legal
Reference(s): 21 U.S.C. §§
et. seq. (Drug-Free Communities Act)
20 U.S.C. §§1701 et seq. (Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of
1994)
21 C.F.R. §§1308.11 through 1308.15
21 V.S.A. §§517 (Employer’s Authority)
Cross Reference: