G2430 - Substance Abuse

The District recognizes that the use of drugs and alcohol, whether on or off the job, which adversely affects job performance, may constitute a serious threat to the health and safety of students, the public, and employees and impact effective instruction and the efficient delivery of District services. (See Board Policy GBCBA) The primary goal of this policy is to achieve a work place free of the impairments of drugs and alcohol, and to be in compliance with OR-OSHA regulation 437-001-0760(4), which prohibits anyone whose ability to work safely has been impaired by alcohol, drugs, or medication from working in that condition.

In any instance where an employee’s impaired job performance or conduct provides reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol use, the District may require appropriate testing. Testing procedures and the validity of the results will be measured by the prevailing practice in the medical field. In all situations where testing is called for, due consideration will be given to the legal rights and privacy of the tested employees.

Employees who are concerned about their use of alcohol or drugs are urged to seek confidential assistance from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees may also contact the Human Resources Department for assistance and can be assured that the contact will remain confidential to the extent legally possible. For employees who seek assistance in advance of detection, the District will provide reasonable accommodation as necessary and practical to allow treatment to take place.

The legal use of prescribed drugs or over-the-counter medications is permitted on the job, unless the use of the drug(s) may limit or impair the employee's ability to perform employment related duties safely and efficiently. It is the employee’s responsibility to ascertain whether the use of a medication will limit or impair them.