I, ( Name of Employee ), have received a copy, read and understand the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program policy of the North Tama County Community School District and its supporting documents.
I understand that if I violate the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program policy, its supporting documents or the law, I may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
I also understand that I must inform my supervisor of any prescription medication I use.
In addition, I have received a copy of the U.S. DOT publication, “What Employees Need to Know about DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing,” and have read and understood its contents.
Furthermore, I know and understand that I am required to submit to a controlled substance (drug) test, the results of which must be received by this employer before being employed by the school district and before being allowed to perform a safety-sensitive function. I also understand that if the results of the pre-employment test are positive, that I will not be considered further for employment with the school district.
I further understand that drug and alcohol testing records and information about me are confidential, and may be released at my request or in accordance with the district’s drug and alcohol testing program policy, its supporting documents or the law.
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(Signature of Employee) (Date)
POLICY NOTE: Under federal regulations, school districts may require their drivers to notify them of any prescription medications they are using. School districts which do not want to be informed may delete this language from this notice.
This form assumes the school district will terminate the driver upon violation of this policy and its supporting documents. Should a school district, after careful consideration, choose to retain the option not to terminate for violation of this policy, consideration should be given to changing the second paragraph to read:
I understand that if I violate the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program policy, its supporting documents or the law, I may be subject to discipline up to and including termination or I may be required to successfully participate in a substance abuse evaluation and a substance abuse treatment program, if recommended by the substance abuse professional. If I am required to and fail to or refuse to successfully participate in a substance abuse evaluation or recommended substance abuse treatment program, I understand I may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
I.C. Iowa Code Description
Iowa Code § 124 Controlled Substances
Iowa Code § 279.8 Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees
Iowa Code § 321.375 Motor Vehicles - Bus Drivers
Iowa Code § 730.5 Drug-Free Workplaces
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
49 U.S.C. §§ 5331 Transportation - Testing /Controlled Substances
C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations Description
49 C.F.R. Pt. 382 Transportation - Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use Testing
49 C.F.R. Pt. 390 Transportation - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
49 C.F.R. Pt. 40 Transportation - Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures
Cross References: 403.05 Substance-Free Workplace
403.05-R(1) Substance-Free Workplace - Regulation
403.05-E(1) Substance-Free Workplace - Notice to Employees
409.02 Employee Leaves of Absence
Approved: 7/21/2025
Reviewed: 6/16/2025
Revised: 6/16/2025
