In fulfilling its commitment to the safety of its students, employees and the public, the Board of Education endeavors to promote conditions aligned with and creating and maintaining a safe educational environment and workplace for its students and employees. Substance abuse by employees, most particular by those who perform safety-sensitive functions, constitutes a grave threat to their physical and mental well-being, and significantly impedes their ability to maintain a safe educational environment and workplace. The Board further believes that the safety of students, while being transported to and from school or school activities, is of paramount importance and is the primary responsibility of those persons who operate or maintain school vehicles. To fulfill that responsibility, each person who operates or maintains school vehicles must be mentally and physically alert at all times while on duty. Accordingly, it is the policy of the Board to establish and implement an alcohol and controlled substances testing program for its employees (both regular and substitute) who perform safety-sensitive functions as mandated by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and its promulgated regulations.

The Board directs and authorizes the Superintendent or his/her designee to establish and implement an alcohol and controlled substances testing program (including the provision of educational materials and appropriate training) for its employees (both regular and substitute) who perform safety-sensitive functions as mandated by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and its promulgated regulations.

42 C.F.R. 382.101 et seq.