PURPOSE

To establish and maintain a drug-free workplace.

REFERENCES

• Drug- Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA)
• Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations
• Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
• Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812)
• 21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15
• SVC Student Code of Conduct, WAC 132D-150

POLICY

The college is committed to providing a drug-free workplace. Abuse of controlled substances negatively impacts the educational environment, job performance and employee/student safety. The college’s objective is to insure that employees are in a position to perform their duties safely and efficiently in the interests of their fellow employees, students as well as themselves. The presence of controlled substances on the job, and the influence of these substances in the working environment are inconsistent with the college’s objective.

PROCEDURES

Employees and students will be made aware that the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of controlled substances on college property, or as any part of a college activity is prohibited.

At the time of hire, employees will be requested to sign a Drug Free Statement indicating they have received, read and understand the Drug Free Workplace policy of Skagit Valley College. The signed Drug Free Statement will be filed in their personnel file.

Students, through the college publications, are provided information regarding the policy on a Drug Free Workplace.

An employee or student violating the college’s policy are subject to sanctions imposed by the college which are consistent with disciplinary action in accordance with applicable contract provisions, Code of Student Conduct, local, state, federal law and regulations.