Alcohol, Drugs, Controlled Substances (Drug Free Workplace)

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The Faulkton Area Schools will not tolerate the unlawful manufacture, use, possession, sale, distribution, or being under the influence of drugs or controlled substances. Nor will the district allow the unlawful consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol by an on-duty employee. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include dismissal.

Each employee of the district is hereby notified that, as a condition of employment, the employee must abide by the terms of this policy and will report, to the superintendent, any criminal drug statute convictions for a violation occurring while an employee of the district.

The superintendent is required to notify the violation to the US Dept. of Education and the SD Dept. of Education and Cultural Affairs.

No district employee will be allowed on school property or to participate in school activities if he/she is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.