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USD 341 Student Breathalyzer Policy

OSKALOOSA SCHOOLS

USD 341 Student Breathalyzer Policy

The purpose/goal of Breathalyzer testing is to provide a safe and positive environment for all USD 341 students, faculty/staff and guests.  One of the biggest concerns is for students when driving themselves to and from school activities/events.  To help eliminate or curtail consumption of alcohol prior to school and school events the following policy will be in place.

I.) Student Breathalyzer testing will be used in situations where USD 341/Oskaloosa administration has reasonable suspicion of the use of alcohol.  Random Breathalyzer testing may be used during the school day and/or at any/all extra curricular activities.

II.) A properly trained USD 341 Administrator will conduct Breathalyzer testing in privacy with at least one other school employee as a witness.  All Breathalyzer testing will be done in a professional and confidential manner.

III.) A refusal to submit to the Breathalyzer test will be considered a positive test result.

IV.) If a student fails the Breathalyzer test, parents/guardians will be notified and required to pick their child up from the administrator/school as soon as possible.

V.) If the student has used alcohol, all school regulations in existence shall apply (see page 12 of the Student/Parent handbook).

VI.) Parents/guardians will be notified if Breathalyzer testing has been conducted.  The Police/Sheriff’s Department and other authorities will not be notified following a positive Breathalyzer test.  This will be considered a school, student and parent/guardian issue only.

VII.) If a student fails a Breathalyzer test and they contend that they have not consumed alcohol, a second Breathalyzer test may be administered. The second Breathalyzer test will be done with a different Breathalyzer unit.  If the student fails the second test, the results will be considered final and the proper protocol will be followed.

VIII.) Breathalyzer units shall be maintained, repaired and calibrated as required by the manufacture.