EEAEAB

POLICY: EEAEAB

EFFECTIVE DATE:  12/4/24

REVIEWED BY POLICY COMMITTEE:  10/09/24      

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS

In accordance with the federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, in addition to other pertinent state and federal laws promulgated to effectuate a drug and alcohol free workplace, the RSU #74 Board is committed to the establishment of an alcohol and controlled substance testing program for RSU #74 school van drivers, transporting RSU #74 students.

The purpose of the testing program shall be to help prevent accidents, injuries and deaths resulting from the misuse of alcohol and controlled substances by drivers performing safety-sensitive functions.  The Superintendent shall be responsible for the implementation of an alcohol and drug testing program consistent with federal regulations and shall implement additional administrative procedures to assist and further the implementation of the federal mandates regarding alcohol and controlled substances testing as he/she deems necessary.

Legal References:   26 MRSA §§ 681(8)(B); 685(2); 689