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SMOKING, DRINKING AND USE OF DRUGS ON SCHOOL PREMISES
General - All Employees The use of alcoholic beverages in school worksites is prohibited. Violations of this prohibition may subject an employee to disciplinary action which may include but is not limited to nonrenewal, suspension, or termination at the discretion of the Board of Education. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession of, use of or sale of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana or any other controlled substance on or in school worksites is prohibited. Any violation may subject an employee to participation in a drug rehabilitation program and disciplinary action including but not limited to nonrenewal, suspension, or termination at the discretion of the Board of Education. For the purposes of this policy "worksite" shall include any school building, or any school premises and any school-owned vehicles or any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or school activities. Worksite also includes off-school property during any school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event or function such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the jurisdiction of the school district. The Board of Education, as a result of criminal convictions of any criminal drug statute violation by an employee occurring outside of the worksite, may discipline said employee. Illegal gambling is not permitted in or on the school worksite. Smoking by employees in school buildings and school grounds is prohibited. Disciplinary action for the above offenses may include, but is not limited to nonrenewal, suspension, or termination at the discretion of the Board. The Superintendent shall establish a drug-free awareness program which includes notice of the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace and available drug counseling programs and shall distribute this policy to all employees annually. New employees shall be provided with a copy of this policy prior to beginning work assignments. Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers The Morris School District shall adhere to federal law and regulations requiring a school bus driver drug and alcohol testing program. School bus drivers shall be subject to a drug and alcohol-testing program that fulfills the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 382. Pursuant to 49 CFR 382.107, a driver subject to drug and alcohol testing is any person who operates a commercial motor vehicle, including casual or intermittent drivers. Other persons who drive vehicles utilizing a CDL in a safety-sensitive position are likewise subject to the drug and alcohol testing program (49 CFR 382.103) Date: April 14, 1986 December 11, 1989, Revised December 11, 1995 Adopted Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers June 25, 2002, First Reading July 29, 2002, Approved Legal References: N.J.S.A. 2C:33-16 Alcoholic beverages; bringing or possession on school property by person of legal age; penalty N.J.S.A. 2C:35-1 et seq. Controlled dangerous substances N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1 General mandatory powers and duties N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 Power of Board of Educations of education to make rules governing employment of teacher, etc.; employment thereunder N.J.S.A. 18A:36-32 Cigarette coin-operated vending machines; operation, installation or maintenance on property used for school purposes; fine N.J.S.A. 18A:54-20 Powers of Board of Education (county vocational schools) N.J.S.A. 26:3D-15 through -21 Legislative findings and declarations ... (smoking in educational institutions) N.J.A.C. 6:29-1.3 Policies and procedures See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6:29-1.3(a)8 N.J.A.C. 6:29-10.1 et seq. Safe and Drug Free Schools See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6:29-10.4, 10.5, -10.6 New Jersey Constitution, Art. IV, § VII, par. 2 Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 P.L. 103-227, GOALS 2000: Educate America Act (Pro Children Act of 1994) Title 49, Part 382 Cross References: 1330 Use of school facilities 1410 Local units 3220/3230 State funds; federal funds 3515 Smoking prohibition 4212.4 Employee health 4217.50 Standards for staff discipline 4219.23 Employee substance abuse 5131.6 Drugs, alcohol, tobacco (substance abuse) Key Words Smoking; Drinking; Drugs; Smoking Prohibition; Employee Smoking, Drinking, Use of Drugs on School Premises |
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