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EMPLOYEE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

DRUG TESTING OF PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES

The LaSalle Parish School Board, as a result of its responsibilities to its employees and to the public it serves, has a compelling obligation to eliminate illegal drug and alcohol use from its workplace.  The School Board recognizes the increased risks and dangers when employees use drugs in the workplace.  Persons who refuse to undergo drug screening and persons whose test sample results in a positive drug screen result shall not be given further consideration for employment within the LaSalle Parish School System and shall not be considered for employment within the School System for at least six (6) months.

All testing/screening shall be conducted in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.  The Superintendent shall promulgate administrative regulations designed to implement the provisions of this policy, which shall include the following:

DRUG TESTING REGULATIONS

1. APPLICATIONS
   
   Each application form shall state:
   
   "All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the presence of illegal drugs or substances prior to appointment.  A negative result is required."
   
   In addition, each applicant shall be notified that appointment to the position shall be contingent upon a negative drug screening result.  Failure of the application form or the vacancy announcement to contain this statement notice shall not preclude applicant drug use screening if advance written notice is provided applicants in some other manner.
   
   

2. PROCEDURES
   
   The Superintendent or designee shall direct applicants to the appropriate collection site or screening laboratory for the purposes of obtaining a sample from the applicant for drug testing for any and all of the following classes of drugs:  marijuana, opioids, cocaine, amphetamines and phencyclidine.
   
   The drug screen test must be undertaken immediately after notification but not later than two (2) hours after notice to the prospective employee applicant.
   
   A screening test means an immunoassay screen.  In the event of a positive drug screen result, the sample shall be sent for confirmation of the positive results.
   
   

3. CONSEQUENCES
   
   The LaSalle Parish School Board through its Superintendent or designee shall decline to extend a final offer for employment in the LaSalle Parish School Board System to any applicant with a positive test as a result of a pre-employment drug screen test and such applicant may not reapply for any position of employment with the LaSalle Parish School Board for a period of six (6) months.

TESTING GUIDELINES

The designated collection site, the laboratory and Medical Review Officer shall comply with the guidelines for drug testing procedures or regulations adopted by the Louisiana Department of Employment and Training, Officer of Workers' Compensation.  In addition, when drug testing involves the following classes of drugs:  marijuana, opioids, cocaine, amphetamines and phencyclidine, all personnel shall be certified and conduct the testing in accordance with the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§49:1001 et seq. and any of its implementing regulations.

Revised:  July 12, 2021

Readopted:  November 1, 2021

Ref:    PL 102-143 (Title V)

49 USC 5331 (The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991)

49 CFR 10 (Maintenance of and Access to Records Pertaining to Individuals)

49 CFR 40.1 et seq. (Procedures For Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs)

49 CFR 382 (Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing)

49 CFR 391 (Qualifications of Drivers and Longer Combination Vehicle Driver Instructors)

La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:81, 23:897, 23:1081, 23:1601, 49:1001, 49:1002, 49:1005, 49:1011, 49:1012, 49:1015

United Teachers of New Orleans et al. v. Orleans Parish School Board and Jefferson Parish School Board, et al, 142 F.3d 853 (1998)

Board minutes, 7-12-21, 11-1-21

LaSalle Parish School Board