Drug and Alcohol Use Abuse Sample Clauses

Drug and Alcohol Use Abuse. 29.1 The Board and the Association agree that the workplace should be free from drug and alcohol abuse. Employees of the District cannot work safely and productively if they report for work or work while they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Moreover, the presence of substance abuse, controlled substances and related activities within the District is inconsistent with the District's educational goals and responsibilities. For these reasons, and the requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, the parties are committed to maintaining a work and educational environment free of controlled substances and alcohol. In order to achieve these objectives, the parties agree to the following terms. 29.2 The manufacture, use, possession, distribution, sale or offering for sale or distribution of a controlled substance by an employee while on District premises, while engaged in District business, or while participating in or attending a District activity is prohibited. Reporting to work, working or otherwise being on District premises or at a District activity while under the influence of a controlled substance is also prohibited. The use and possession of controlled substances as prohibited by this provision does not apply to use and possession pursuant to the direction of a licensed health care professional or as otherwise authorized by federal law. Furthermore, any employee convicted of violating any criminal drug statute related to conduct occurring in the workplace must report that conviction to the Superintendent, or his designee, in writing within three (3) calendar days after the conviction. Reporting to work, working or otherwise being on District premises or at a District activity while under the influence of alcohol is absolutely prohibited. The possession of alcohol, in sealed or unsealed containers (excluding sealed containers in personal vehicles) on District premises is also prohibited, as is the unauthorized consumption or distribution of alcohol be permitted while participating in or attending any District activity involving students.
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