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POLICIES

2. A verified positive controlled substances test is a terminable offense;
however, a covered employee who wishes to continue employment
with the District and has not otherwise engaged in conduct that
could result in termination must successfully participate in a
treatment or rehabilitation program as directed by an SAP through
the District’s EAP, which will include unannounced follow-up testing
as directed by the SAP. If the employee is unable to participate in
outpatient rehabilitation, the employee may be placed on leave
status while participating in an EAP or an alcohol and drug
rehabilitation program. If placed on a leave-without-pay status, the
employee shall be permitted to use any accumulated leave before
being placed on leave without pay.

3. A covered employee who successfully completes a required EAP or
an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program will be returned to duty in
the same or an equivalent position. Before returning to duty, a
covered employee must undergo a return-to-duty controlled
substance test with a negative result for all controlled substances.
The employee will also be subject to unannounced follow-up testing
for a twenty-four (24) month period.
4. Refusal to participate in the EAP or the alcohol and drug
rehabilitation or failure to successfully complete such program will
result in termination of employment.
5. Failure or refusal to sign a written consent form allowing the District
to obtain information regarding the progress and successful
completion of an EAP or an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program
will result in termination of employment.
B. B. Second Offense
1. A second verified positive test will result in termination of
employment.
2. The individual shall be ineligible for future employment in any
capacity with the District.
3. Refusal to submit to a controlled substances test will be deemed a
positive test result for controlled substances.

10. Refusal to Submit to Testing

a. No covered employee shall refuse to submit to a post-accident alcohol or controlled substances
test; a random alcohol or controlled substances test; a reasonable suspicion alcohol or controlled
substances test, or follow-up alcohol or controlled substances tests. Refusal to submit to testing
includes obstruction to and lack of cooperation with the testing process.
b. Refusal to submit to required testing will result in immediate removal from safety-sensitive
functions and disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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