Common use of DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE Clause in Contracts

DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE. The Board and the Association believe that quality education is not possible in an environment affected by illegal drug use and/or abuse of alcoholic beverages. The Board and Association will seek to establish and maintain a drug/alcohol free educational setting in full compliance with federal, state and local laws including the Drug-Free Workplace Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. In compliance with those laws, the Board prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances (illegal drugs) by any employee during working hours, on Board premises, or at any activity or function sponsored by or related to employment with the Board. “Controlled substance” refers to drugs subject to federal or state regulation, making their manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use a crime. Medications used as prescribed by a treating physician or dentist are excluded. As a condition of employment, each employee shall be required to notify his or her supervisor of any conviction of a criminal drug statute for a violation occurring during working hours, on Board premises, or at any activity or function sponsored by or related to employment with the Board. Such reports must be made no later than five (5) days after such conviction. Any employee who violates the terms of this provision shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with local, state and federal laws, up to and including termination of employment. A disciplinary action, involving drugs or alcohol, shall, where appropriate, include the completion of a rehabilitation program. The Superintendent shall, in consultation with the Association, establish whatever programs and procedures are necessary to meet federal certification requirements for compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Community Act, but which also comply with and do not interfere with this Agreement.