The Auburn City Schools does not differentiate between drug users and drug pushers or sellers. Any employee who gives or in any way transfers a controlled substance to another person or sells or manufactures a controlled substance while on the job or on the school system premises will be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

The term "controlled substance" means any drug listed in 21 U.S.C. Section 812 and other federal regulations. Generally these are drugs that have a high potential for abuse. Such drugs include, but are not limited to : heroin, marijuana, cocaine (including crack) and PCP. They also include "legal drugs" which are not prescribed by a licensed physician.

Each employee is required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 to inform the Superintendent within five days after he/she is convicted for a violation of any federal or state criminal drug statute. A conviction means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendre) or the imposition of a sentence by a judge or jury in any federal or state court.

The Superintendent must notify the U.S. Department agency by which the grant was made within ten days after receiving notice from the employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.

If an employee is convicted of violating any criminal drug statute while in the workplace, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of employment. Alternatively, the school system may require the employee to successfully complete a drug abuse program sponsored by an approved private or governmental institution.

As condition of employment on any federal government grant, the Act requires all employees to abide by this policy.

Employees who use prescription drugs authorized for their use by a licensed physician do not violate this policy.

"Under the influence" is defined as manifesting signs of chemical use/misuse such as staggering, odor of chemicals on breath or person, or unusual inappropriate behavior.