Testing for Drugs and Alcohol. The School District shall pay for required alcohol and drug testing expenses. Bus Drivers and other Union employees required to be tested while on duty will be paid their regular rate of pay during the time required for the test. If the employee is required to report to work early or stay after their regularly scheduled work time they will be paid either the actual time required or one (1) hour, whichever is greater. If the employee is required to report at a time that is not directly before or after their regularly scheduled work time, the employee will be paid either the actual time required for the test or two (2) hours, whichever is greater. On the first occurrence that a Union employee tests positive for alcohol and/or controlled substances, the employee shall be required to attend a rehabilitation treatment program (Employee Assistance Program). The employee, at his/her choice, shall be entitled to his/her accrued sick leave and/or medical unpaid leave of absence. All test results shall be released to the employee. Should a Union employee be required to submit to an alcohol/controlled substance test and an independent administrator is not available, a local law enforcement official will be contacted to administer the test. Consequences for violation(s) of the DOT/FHWA Alcohol and Substance Regulations will be enforced. Re-certification The board shall pay the cost of classes associated with bus driver’s re-certification as well as the driver’s regular rate of pay during class attendance.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
