Valders Area School District
Bylaws & Policies
 

4170 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE

The Board of Education recognizes alcoholism and drug abuse as treatable illnesses. When such illnesses impair the performance of support staff members, the Board recognizes the responsibility to assist in a manner recommended by appropriate specialists in the treatment of those illnesses.

A support staff member having an illness or other problem relating to the use of alcohol or other drugs will receive the same careful consideration and offer of assistance that is presently extended to support staff members having any other illness.

The responsibility to correct unsatisfactory job performance or behavior resulting from a suspected alcohol or drug problem rests with the support staff member. Failure to do so will result in appropriate corrective or disciplinary action as determined by the Board. The Board will assist an employee with an alcohol or drug problem in developing reasonable accommodations so that the employee may perform his/her work, consistent with State and Federal law. Existence of a substance abuse problem does not excuse misconduct in employment or violation of Board policy.

No support staff member will have his/her job security or promotion opportunities jeopardized by his/her request for counseling or referral assistance.

Support staff members who suspect they may have an alcohol or other drug abuse problem are encouraged to seek counseling and information on a confidential basis by contacting resources available for such service.

This policy shall be administered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and applicable State laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Wis. Stat. 111.34

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