403.05E(1) - Substance-Free Workplace Notice to Employees

EMPLOYEES ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED it is a violation of the Substance-Free Workplace policy for an  employee to unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use, or be under the influence of in the  workplace any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana or any other controlled  substance or alcohol, as defined in Schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21  U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation at 21 C.F.R. 1300.11 through 1300.15 and IOWA CODE Chapter 124.

"Workplace" is defined as the site for the performance of work done in the capacity as an employee. This  includes school district facilities, other school premises or school district vehicles. Workplace also includes  nonschool property if the employee is at any school-sponsored, school-approved or school-related activity,  event or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the control of the school  district or where the employee is engaged in school business.

[Employees who violate the terms of the Substance-Free Workplace policy may be required to successfully  participate in a substance abuse treatment program approved by the board.] The superintendent retains the  discretion to discipline an employee for violation of the Substance-Free Workplace policy. If the employee  fails to successfully participate in such a program the employee is subject to discipline up to and including  termination.

EMPLOYEES ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED it is a condition of their continued employment that they comply  with the above policy of the school district and will notify their supervisor of their conviction of any criminal  drug statute for a violation committed in the workplace, no later than five days after the conviction.

 

 

 

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SUBSTANCE-FREE WORKPLACE ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM

I, ___________________________________, have read and understand the Substance-Free Workplace policy. I  understand that if I violate the Substance-Free Workplace policy, I may be subject to discipline up to and  including termination [or I may be required to participate in a substance abuse treatment program]. If I fail  to successfully participate in a substance abuse treatment program, I understand I may be subject to discipline  up to and including termination. I understand that if I am required to participate in a substance abuse treatment  program and I refuse to participate, I may be subject to discipline up to and including termination. I also  understand that if I am convicted of a criminal drug offense committed in the workplace, I must report that  conviction to my supervisor within five days of the conviction.

 

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(Signature of Employee)                                                                                                           (Date)

 

 

I.C. Iowa Code                          Description
Iowa Code § 123.46                  Consumption/Intoxication in Public
Iowa Code § 124                       Controlled Substances
Iowa Code § 279.8                    Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees

U.S.C. - United States Code       Description
41 U.S.C. §§ 81                        Public Contracts - Drug-Free Workplace
42 U.S.C. § 12101                     Public Health - Equal Opportunity - Disabilities

Cross References:  403.06  Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
                                         403.06-E(1)  Drug and Alcohol Testing Program - Notice to Employees
                                         403.06-E(2)  Drug and Alcohol Testing Program - Pre-Employment Testing Acknowledgment Form
                                         403.06-E(3)  Drug and Alcohol Testing Program - Written Consent to Share Information
                                         404  Employee Conduct and Appearance
                                         404-R(1)  Employee Conduct and Appearance - Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics Regulation
                                         404-R(2)  Employee Conduct and Appearance - Code of Rights and Responsibilities Regulation

Approved: 2/15/2016, 8/16/2021, 10/20/2025
Reviewed: 10/20/2025
Revised: 9/15/2025