DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORK PLACE. A. The parties mutually recognize the importance of maintaining an educational and work environment free of controlled substances and alcohol that is both safe and orderly for students and Employees and maintains the public trust and confidence. To this end, the parties agree that being under the influence of, the sale, possession, or use of alcohol or controlled substances while on district premises, in district vehicles or while attending to job related responsibilities away from the work site is prohibited B. Lockers, desks, storage areas, District vehicles and other areas where Employees may store items are property of the District and as such may be searched where reasonable cause exists to believe an Employee has violated Section A above. C. The provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and the rules and regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation will govern the testing of bus drivers and other Employees in positions subject to the provisions of the Act. The District agrees to post a copy of the Act and the federal rules and regulations in the bus driver’s lounge. Time spent in testing outside of the Employee's work day associated with random testing will be compensated at the field trip rate. Time spent in testing during the work day will be compensated at the regular driving rate. Drivers using their own vehicle for random drug testing will be paid mileage consistent with the current IRS rate. D. In the event the Board elects to institute a drug and alcohol testing program for Employees not covered by the Act, the Board agrees to notify the Union in writing and to negotiate upon written demand. E. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prohibit the Board from taking disciplinary action based upon test results obtained from police authorities in the course of an investigation.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORK PLACE. A. The parties mutually recognize the importance of maintaining an educational and work environment free of controlled substances and alcohol that is both safe and orderly for students and Employees and maintains the public trust and confidence. To this end, the parties agree that being under the influence of, the sale, possession, or use of alcohol or controlled substances while on district premises, in district vehicles or while attending to job related responsibilities away from the work site is prohibited
B. Lockers, desks, storage areas, District vehicles and other areas where Employees may store items are property of the District and as such may be searched where reasonable cause exists to believe an Employee has violated Section A above.
C. The provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and the rules and regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation will govern the testing of bus drivers and other Employees in positions subject to the provisions of the Act. The District agrees to post a copy of the Act and the federal rules and regulations in the bus driver’s drivers lounge. Time spent in testing outside of the Employee's work day workday associated with random testing will be compensated at the field trip rate. Time spent in testing during the work day will be compensated at the regular driving rate. Drivers using their own vehicle for random drug testing will be paid mileage consistent with the current IRS rate.
D. In the event the Board elects to institute a drug and alcohol testing program for Employees not covered by the Act, the Board agrees to notify the Union in writing and to negotiate upon written demand.
E. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prohibit the Board from taking disciplinary action based upon test results obtained from police authorities in the course of an investigation.
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Samples: Master Agreement
DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORK PLACE. A. The parties mutually recognize the importance of maintaining an educational and work environment free of controlled substances and alcohol that is both safe and orderly for students and Employees and maintains the public trust and confidence. To this end, the parties agree that being under the influence of, the sale, possession, or use of alcohol or controlled substances while on district premises, in district vehicles or while attending to job related responsibilities away from the work site is prohibited
B. Lockers, desks, storage areas, District district vehicles and other areas where Employees may store items are property of the District district and as such may be searched where reasonable cause exists to believe an Employee has violated Section A above.
C. The provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and the rules and regulations adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation will govern the testing of bus drivers and other Employees in positions subject to the provisions of the Act. The District district agrees to post a copy of the Act and the federal rules and regulations in the bus driver’s drivers lounge. Time spent in testing outside of the Employee's work day workday associated with random testing will be compensated at the field trip rate. Time spent in testing during the work day will be compensated at the regular driving rate. Drivers using their own vehicle for random drug testing will be paid mileage consistent with the current IRS rate.
D. In the event the Board elects to institute a drug and alcohol testing program for Employees not covered by the Act, the Board agrees to notify the Union in writing and to negotiate upon written demand.
E. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prohibit the Board from taking disciplinary action based upon test results obtained from police authorities in the course of an investigation.
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Samples: Master Agreement