DRUG TESTING POLICY

GREENFIELD EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

The Greenfield Exempted Village Schools Board of Education Drug Testing Policy was formed in an effort to deter our students from using alcohol and illicit drugs. This policy reflects the Board of Education and the community’s strong commitment to establish a truly drug and alcohol free school program. Because of the pervasive nature of drug use in our local schools, Greenfield Exempted Village Schools have selected student athletes and students who participate in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. In addition, students with parental consent who volunteer to be tested will be included in the testing pool. This policy applies to all athletes, volunteers and participants in all co- and extra-curricular activities in grades 7-12.

PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY SHALL BE:

  1. To provide a healthy and safe environment for all students.
  2. To discourage all students from using drugs and alcohol.
  3. To provide students with the opportunity to become leaders in the student body for a drug free school.
  4. To provide solutions for the student who does use drugs and alcohol.
  5. To provide the school with positive guidelines and disciplinary policies for violations of the drug free policy.
  6. To encourage students to remain drug free and alcohol free.

The program does not affect the current policies, practices, or rights of the District regarding student drug and/or alcohol possession or use, where reasonable suspicion is established by means other than drug testing through this policy. The drug testing and education policy is designed to create a safe, drug free environment for students and assist them in getting help when needed. No student shall be suspended or expelled from school as a result of any certified "positive" test conducted by his/her school under this program.No student will be penalized academically for testing positive for banned substances. The results of drug tests will not be documented in any student's academic record.

Any student is grades seven (7) through twelve (12) and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must first sign a drug testing registration/consent form in order to be eligible to participate in any one (1) or combination of the following:

  • athletics
  • extra-curricular activities other than athletics

DEFINITIONS

  1. STUDENT ATHLETE

Any person participating in the Greenfield Exempted Village Schools High School athletic program and/ or contests under the control and jurisdiction of the Greenfield Exempted Village Schools and/or the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). This policy also includes Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross County, Football, Golf, Majorette, Mascot, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track, Volleyball and Wrestling. This policy includes statisticians and volunteers for each program.

  1. EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Any club, group, or activity that does not involve a grade which includes but is not limited to the following: Art Club, Chemistry Club,

Drama (Play and Musical), Envirothon, FBLA, Hi-Y, Junior Executive Committee, National Art Society, National Honor Society, Quick Recall, Senior Executive Committee, Spanish Club, Student Council, Tigerettes

  1. ILLEGAL/ILLICIT DRUGS

Any substance included in U.S.C. 802 (6), which an individual may not sell, offer to sell, possess, give, exchange, use, distribute, or purchase under State or Federal Law. This definition also includes all prescribed and over-the-counter drugs being used in any way other than for medical purposes in accordance with the directions for use provided for in the prescription or by the manufacturer. We may also test for Nicotine and Steroids. Medical Marijuana is also a prohibited substance.

  1. ALCOHOL

Any intoxicating liquor, beer, wine, mixed beverage, or malt liquor beverage as defined in the Ohio Revised Code Section 4301.01. The term “alcoholic beverage” includes any liquid or substance, such as “near beer” which contains alcohol in any proportion or percentage. The term “alcoholic beverage” does not include a substance used for medical purposes in accordance with directions for use provided in a prescription or by the manufacturer and in accordance with school district policy and rules related to the use of prescription and non-prescription drugs, provided the substance is a) authorized by a medical prescription from a licensed physician and kept in the original container, which shall state the student¹s name and directions for use or b) an over-the-counter medicine.

TYPES OF TESTING

  1. RANDOM TESTING

Random testing shall be done throughout the seasonand/or school year. A student may be tested more than once per season and/or school year. In the event of a positive result, the specimen will be sent to a laboratory for confirmation of results and a certified Medical Review Officer will determine the results.

Random selection of eligible students:

The District will use a system to ensure that students are selected in a random fashion. This system may include computer generated random numbers or names or by pulling numbers from a pool of numbers equal to the number of eligible students.

Scheduling of random testing:

Random testing will be unannounced. Testing dates and times will be selected by the principal or his/her designee. The frequency and percentage of students to be tested will be determined by the principal or his/her designee.

  1. OPT-IN STUDENT TESTING PROGRAM

Parents, Guardians, and Custodians that have students not involved in athletics, extra-curricular or co-curricular activities, or parking privileges may have their students participate in the drug testing program at the expense of the District. Any interested Parent, Guardian or Custodian should contact the principal for additional information.

  1. DRUGS FOR WHICH STUDENTS MAY BE TESTED:

LSD, Alcohol, Marijuana (including doctor recommended or prescribed), Amphetamines, Methadone, Anabolic Steroids, Methaqualone, Barbiturates, Nicotine (Tobacco), Benzodiazepines, Opiates, Cocaine, Propoxyphene (Darvon), or Any substance included in U.S.C. 802 (6), which an individual may not sell, offer to sell, possess, give, exchange, use, distribute, or purchase under State or Federal Law. This definition also includes all prescribed and over-the-counter drugs being used in any way other than for medical purposes in accordance with the directions for use provided for in the prescription or by the manufacturer.

  1. REFUSAL TO TEST

Refusal to submit to a random or reasonable suspicion drug test will constitute a violation of this policy. The refusing student will be subjected to the consequences of a positive result.

  1. COLLECTION PROCESS

The following procedures will occur after students report to the collection site:

A.All students must have a picture ID or be identified by the principal/designee.No exceptions will be allowed.

B.The testing area must be secured during testing.

C. Only lab technicians, students and designated school personnel will be present for the testing as privacy must be maintained for all students.

D.The principal/designee is responsible for ensuring that all of the required forms have been completed and signed by parents/guardians/custodians and students.No student is to enter the collection site until forms are completed and proper ID has been presented or student identification has been made by the principal/designee.

E.When students arrive at the collection site and cannot give a sample, they will be asked to drink water or juice provided by the principal/designee.

F.No bags, backpacks, purses, containers or drinks will be allowed to enter the collection area. All extra coats, vests, jackets, sweaters, etc. must be removed before entering the collection site.Any infringement of the rules will result in the student taking the test again.

G.Students processed by the lab technicians who cannot produce a sample will be kept in a secured area to wait until they can test.If they leave this area they will not be allowed to test and this will be considered a refusal.They are not to have contact with anyone until after the sample is given.

H.Students will be asked to hold out their hands and sanitizer will be placed on their hands. The lab technician will add a dye to the toilet.

I.Students will be asked to urinate directly into the collection cup given to them by the lab technician.The lab technician will stand outside the stall/restroom.

J.If any adulteration of the specimen is detected, it will be considered a violation of the drug testing policy and the student will receive consequences as outlined in the policy.(The lab checks every sample for adulteration, such as additives that a student might drink or add to urine to change the sample.)They are not called positives but have the same consequences.

K.Any suspicion of tampering with the sample will be brought to the tester’s attention.The sample will be sent to the lab for immediate confirmation of tampering.

L.The sample must be taken in one attempt and be at least 30 ml in size.The student must return the cup to the lab technician.

M.Students are not to flush the toilets or urinals.In the event that a student flushes the toilet he/she will be required to give a new sample immediately or the sample will be invalid.

N.While the student is watching, the lab technician will recap the sample and return it to the student who must then return it to the intake technician.The student will note the specimen number and sign the specimen intake sheet verifying the specimen number and student identity.In the event that the student does not hand the cup directly to the intake technician, the sample is invalid and a new sample must be given.If the student leaves the collection area the sample is invalid and the student will have to give another sample.The student will wash his/her hands prior to returning to the classroom.

O. The specimen will be checked by the lab technicians at the time of testing using a rapid screen panel.Any “non‐negatives” will be placed in a transport bag and sent to a laboratory and a certified Medical Review Officer will determine the results.

P.This collection procedure is subject to change because of procedural requirements by the testing agency.The Board of Education reserves the right to change the collection procedure to coincide with the testing guidelines set forth by the testing agency.

  1. RESULTS OF A POSITIVE TEST

Any positive urine drug test results will be made known to the building administrator and/or designee. Great Lakes Biomedical will notify the parents/guardians/custodians and student.

IF A POSITIVE TEST OCCURS:

FIRST VIOLATION

For the first positive result, the student athlete will be given the option of:

A)The student will have to make an appointment with a certified chemical dependency counselor (or at an agency certified by the Ohio Department of Health or the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services) for chemical dependency assessment and then follow the recommendations of the counselor. The parent/guardian/custodian is responsible for all expenses and for providing the principal/designee with documentation that the student completed all recommendations of the counselor. The student will be denied participation in athletics, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, for a minimum of 20% of the duration of the activity/season. If less than 20% of contests remain the denial of participation will carry over into the next sports season or activity in which that student participates. The parent/guardian/custodian and student will meet with the applicable coach or advisor, the Athletic Director (if an athlete), and a building administrator to determine reinstatement. The student may be required, at parent/guardian/custodian expense, to submit to weekly or random testing for the remainder of the duration of the activity/season.

OR

B)Denial of participation in any sport or activity for the remainder of the current season and for that year.

SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS

The student is denied participation from all athletics, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, for one calendar year. The student is required to follow the First Violation counseling program.

  1. SELF-REFERRALS

A student may give a once a year self-referral, which may be done only twice in 6 years. Self-referrals can only happen before a test is done. Counseling and additional testing are required and no other punitive action will be taken.

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