418 Procedure Appendix A: Notification and Acknowledgement - Drug-free Workplace Policy

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug use can have a wide range of short- and long-term, direct and indirect effects. These effects often depend on the specific drug or drugs used, how they are taken, how much is taken, the person's health, and other factors. Short-term effects can range from changes in appetite, wakefulness, heart rate, blood pressure, and/or mood to heart attack, stroke, psychosis, overdose, and even death. These health effects may occur after just one use.  Longer-term effects can include heart or lung disease, cancer, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and others. Long-term drug use can also lead to addiction.

Drug use can also have indirect effects on both the people who are taking drugs and on those around them. This can include affecting a person’s nutrition; sleep; decision-making and impulsivity; and risk for trauma, violence, injury, and harm to in utero children.  Broader negative outcomes may be seen in education, employment, housing, relationships, and criminal justice involvement.

Consistent with the requirements of federal law (Drug Free Workplace Act, 41 U.S.C. § 8102), Osseo Area Schools policy (Policy 418) prohibits use and possession of controlled substances at any school location.  Any employee who violates this policy may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

Employees who require support or assistance in connection with drug or alcohol abuse may contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ((888)-293-6948), a confidential intake line for covered employees or they may contact the school district human resources department for further resources.    

______ I have received a copy of the Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School Policy of Independent School District No. 279, Osseo, Minnesota.

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