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3170.01 - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The School Board believes that early recognition and treatment of illegal drug use or controlled substance abuse is important for successful rehabilitation, return to productive work, and reduced personal, family, and social disruption.
The Corporation encourages the earliest possible diagnosis and treatment for alcoholism and drug abuse and supports sound treatment efforts. Whenever feasible, and subject to the limitations described here, the Corporation will assist staff members in overcoming illegal drug use or controlled substance abuse. However, the decision to seek diagnosis and accept treatment for illegal drug use or controlled substance abuse is primarily the individual staff member's responsibility.
Self-Referral
. Staff members with personal drug or controlled substance abuse problems should request assistance from the principal. Assistance will be provided on a confidential basis. Staff members who, in dealing with drug or controlled substance abuse problems, voluntarily request assistance through the EAP may do so without jeopardizing their present employment with the Corporation.Corporation Referral
.Staff members who test positive for illegal drug use or controlled substance abuse and who are referred, at Corporation request, for counseling or treatment will be limited to one (1) opportunity for counseling or treatment to cease the use of illegal drugs.
A second positive test for the use of illegal drugs will result in immediate termination.
Special Considerations
. All Corporation-requested staff member treatment and counseling will require, at a minimum, that the staff member immediately cease any illegal drug use and controlled substance abuse and that the staff member be subject to periodic unannounced testing for a thirty-six (36) month period following enrollment in the program.