File:  GBEC - DRUG, TOBACCO, CONTROLLED SUBTANCE AND ABUSE OF LEGAL SUBSTANCE WORKPLACE POLICY

The school district will provide a drug-free workplace and certifies that it will:

1.  Notify all employees in writing that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances and the abuse of legal substances such as inhalants, herbal supplements, prescription medications, dietary aids and over-the-counter medications is prohibited in the district's workplace and specify the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibitions.

2.  Establish a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about the dangers of substance abuse in the workplace; the district's policy of maintaining a drug-free work-place; and available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and the penalty that may be imposed on employees for substance abuse violations occurring in the workplace.

3.  Make it a requirement that each employee whose employment is funded by a federal grant be given a copy of the statement as required.

4.  Notify the employee in the required statement that as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement, and will notify the district of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.

5.  Notify the federal agency within ten days after receiving notice from an employee or otherwise receiving notice of such conviction.

6.  Take one of the following actions within 30 days of receiving notice with respect to any employee who is so convicted; take appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination; or require such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state or local health law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.

7.  Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of all the provisions of this policy.

8.  Will ensure volunteers for the Randolph Public Schools shall obey the policies, rules and regulations of the Randolph Public Schools while serving in such a volunteer capacity.

Adopted: November 17, 2016
Revised: November 17, 2016

LEGAL REFS.: The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988

CROSS REFS.:  JICH, Drug and Alcohol Use by Students

This policy shall be posted on the District's website, and notice shall be provided to all students and parents in accordance with state law.  Additionally, the District shall file a copy of this policy with DESE in accordance with state law in a manner requested by DESE.