G.03 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
In accordance with federal law, Albuquerque
Public Schools has adopted a Drug Free workplace policy. The unlawful
possession, dispensing, distribution, manufacture, sale or use of controlled
substances and alcohol in the workplace by an APS employee is prohibited on the
school premises or as part of any APS activity. Being under the influence of
controlled substances and/or alcohol by an employee is prohibited in the
workplace, on the school premises or any part of an APS activity.
Since the District is the recipient of
federal funding, as a condition of employment individual employees are required
to notify their respective supervisors within five (5) days if they are
convicted of a criminal controlled-drug statute violation occurring in the
workplace. Failure by an employee to report such a conviction may be grounds
for disciplinary action. Supervisors who become aware of a
conviction of an employee for a criminal controlled-drug
statute violation occurring in the workplace should immediately notify the Human
Resources
Department, which is
responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace
Act of 1988.
Violation of this policy will be considered
a serious matter and inconsistent with APS employment practices and will result
in disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment and
referral to law enforcement.
The District will implement and maintain
drug-free awareness programs to inform employees about the dangers and risks of
drug abuse in the workplace, about the District's drug-free policy, about
available District and community counseling and referral services, and about
the penalties involved for drug violation convictions.
School transportation contractors will
implement drug-testing programs for all persons responsible for driving or
maintaining school transportation vehicles consistent with the U.S. Department
of Transportation guidelines.
Procedural Directive Cross Ref.: Employee
Standards of Conduct
Legal Ref.: Public Law 100-690; Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1988; and
NSBA/NEPN Classification: GBEC
Approved: October 4, 1989
Reviewed: January 17, 1990
Revised: June 19, 1991
Revised: December 18, 1991
Reviewed: May 4, 1994
Approved: June 1, 1994
Revised: February 20, 1996
Reviewed: January 1, 2001
Revised: April 2001