106.1    DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE PROCEDURE

            106.1.1      PURPOSE

To ensure that employees and students comply with state and federal regulations regarding a drug and alcohol free workplace/educational environment.

            106.1.2      DEFINITIONS

            As used in this policy, "substances" means any/all of the following:

         1.     Illegal drugs/controlled substances.

         2.     Legal drugs (either by prescription or over-the-counter) if these legal drugs are illegally possessed, misused or overused to such an extent as to cause impairment of job performance.

         3.     Intoxicating beverages.

         4.     Other mind altering chemicals, materials, and/or substances.

106.1.3

Employees and students will be notified that the College provides a drug-alcohol free workplace/educational environment through regular publications such as class schedules, catalog, and yearly reminders.  These publications will also include information regarding the dangers and health risks of substance abuse as well as a description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, state, and federal law for unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.

106.1.4

No employee or student will manufacture, distribute, possess, or use a controlled substance or alcohol in the workplace/facilities owned or leased by the College.

106.1.5

No employee or student will be allowed to work or attend CCC classes and/or functions who is under the influence of, or has recently used, alcohol and/or a controlled substance to the extent of causing disruptive behavior or impairment of job or academic performance.

106.1.5.1

Employees and students will be notified that compliance with this policy is a condition of employment/continued active student status.

106.1.5.2

Violations will result in disciplinary action which may include, but is not limited to, suspension, termination, or expulsion, and referral for prosecution.

106.1.5.3

Any conviction under a criminal drug statute for conduct in the workplace must be reported to the appropriate Vice President no later than five (5) days after the conviction

(required under the Drug-Free Schools and Campus Act Amendments of 1989 - Public Law 101-226).

Within ten (10) days after receiving notice, the President or designee will notify any agencies from which the College receives grants of an employee's or a student's criminal drug or alcohol statute conviction for unlawful conduct in the workplace/College.

106.1.6

Violations of the policy or procedures should immediately be brought to the attention of the appropriate Vice President and action should be taken to enforce the policy provisions.

106.1.6.1

Local law enforcement agencies may be utilized to assist in the resolution of problems that may occur.

106.1.6.2

A detailed incident report should be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident and should be submitted to the office of the President for review.

106.1.6.3

Following suspension of the employee or student, a determination shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days as to the continued work or active student status of the individual(s) involved in the incident.

106.1.6.4

The appropriate Vice President shall review the incident with the Human Resources Director and shall present to the President a recommendation for action.

106.1.6.5

Action taken shall be subject to the established employee or student complaint/grievance procedure.

106.1.6.6

In cases of sufficient grounds for employee termination, the President shall recommend the discharge to the District Governing Board.