BOARD WILL ADOPT STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY - State Board Will Recognize Local Schools

(12/15/2003)

The Board of Education is expected to adopt what has been a uniform drug policy for many schools in the state related to drug testing of students. The policy says students who are involved in extra-circular activities, including sports, are subject to random drug testing. The policy also says a student may be submitted to a drug test at any time, based on reasonable suspicion. The random tests will be conducted each month. The policy outlines a step procedure to deal with positive results, from counseling to suspension. The meeting starts today at 7 p.m. in the central office building. A presentation will be made by Barbara Fish of the WV Board of Education and Dr. Steve Paine, WV Deputy State Superintendent, in recognition of local schools. Reports will be given on CGCC - November 18, 2003, and RESA V - November 20, 2003. Old business includes adoption of Employee Leaves and Absences Policy, Activity Student Drug Testing Policy, Graduation Requirements Policy and approval of Supplemental Programs Policy. New business includes Volunteer Agreements, Lights On Proposals, Half Day Release - Student, January Graduation Request, Home School Request Resolution - Coalition for a Tobacco-Free West Virginia Support. Personnel items include resignations, job postings and employment. On the finance agenda: Invoices - $354,658.66 Supplements - ($67,393.02) Transfer - $9,612.38 November Financial Statement The next meeting is January 20, 2004 at 7 p.m.

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