A superintendent who suspects an employee has a substance abuse problem will follow these procedures:
1. Identification - the superintendent will document the evidence the superintendent has which leads the superintendent to conclude the employee has violated the Substance-Free Workplace policy. After the superintendent has determined there has been a violation of the Substance-Free Workplace policy, the superintendent will discuss the problem with the employee.
2. Discipline - if, after the discussion with the employee, the superintendent determines there has been a violation of the Substance-Free Workplace policy, the superintendent may recommend discipline up to and including termination [or may recommend the employee seek substance abuse treatment]. Participation in a substance abuse treatment program is voluntary.
3. Failure to participate in referral – if the employee refuses to participate in a substance abuse treatment program or if the employee does not successfully complete a substance abuse treatment program, the employee may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
4. Conviction - if an employee is convicted of a criminal drug offense committed in the workplace, the employee must notify the employer of the conviction within five days of the conviction.
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: 8/16/2021, 10/20/2025
Reviewed: 10/20/2025
Revised: 9/15/2025
