11.12 Employee Drug Screen Testing

Possession, consumption, or reporting to work under the influence of alcohol, non-prescribed drugs, or controlled substances creates a condition of danger to employees and/or students, and restricts the ability of an employee to perform required tasks.

Any employee who is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, non-prescribed drugs, or controlled substances while on the job, may be required to be tested by an appropriate screening test, administered by a medical laboratory staff or certified specialist.

A principal or supervisor who has reasonable cause to suspect that an employee is under the influence of alcohol, non-prescribed drugs, or controlled substances shall report that information to the Office of the Superintendent. The Superintendent of Schools, or designated representative, will issue written instructions concerning the requirement for an appropriate screening test.

Refusal by the employee to participate in the screening test will constitute insubordination or willful neglect of duty, and may be the basis for termination of employment.

Source: Broken Arrow Board of Education policy adoption, November 16, 1987.