Page 124 - School Bus Operators and Attendants Handbook

POLICIES

d. Through the establishment of a standard drug and alcohol testing program, all employees
performing safety sensitive functions and holding commercial driver’s licenses shall be subject to
drug and alcohol testing as described in this policy.

e. A drug- and alcohol-free awareness program is hereby established and will be implemented by
the Superintendent. Before testing is initiated under this policy, each current employee will be
provided a copy of the "Notice of Drug-Free Workplace" attached to and incorporated by
reference into this policy. All job applicants will be provided a copy of the notice with a
conditional offer of employment and all volunteers will be provided a copy of the notice before
any volunteer activities are performed. Each employee will sign an acknowledgment of receipt
and understanding of the Drug-Free Workplace policy and that acknowledgment will be retained
in the employee’s personnel file. Copies of the Notice shall also be posted in prominent locations
in District buildings.

f. Off-the-job use or involvement with illegal drugs, alcohol, or other controlled substances is
prohibited when the use or involvement: results in impaired work performance including, but not
limited to, absenteeism, tardiness or poor work product(s); or can be expected to cause harm to,
or otherwise adversely affect, the employee or District’s image or relationship with students,
other employees, or the public.

g. Reporting for duty or remaining on duty under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance
is prohibited, except when the use of a controlled substance is pursuant to prescribed
instructions of a licensed medical practitioner who has advised the individual that the substance
will not adversely affect the individual’s ability to safely perform all assigned duties.

h. Prohibited under this policy are the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession,
or use of alcohol or controlled substances, as defined by Chapter 893, Fla. Stat., on District
property or while on duty.

i. Through implementation of this Policy, the Board intends to comply with and be subject to
current and future requirements set forth in the OTETA and regulations of the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) contained in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), parts 40
and 382. The policies and procedures contained in this policy are separate from all tests and
procedures contained in policy 3.96 addressing Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. Under federal
regulations in 49 C.F.R. part 40, drug and alcohol tests for purposes of Department of
Transportation policies "must be completely separate from non-DOT tests in all respects."

2. Definitions.-- For the purpose of this Policy, the following terms shall be defined as indicated:

a. Alcohol-- Any beverage, prescription, over-the-counter medication, or other product containing
any form of alcohol, including, but not limited to, ethanol, methanol, propanol, and isopropanol.

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