Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District
Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District
Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District
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<strong>Teacher</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> 2012-2013<br />
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE COMMITMENT<br />
PURPOSE: This document is designed to state <strong>Aldine</strong> <strong>Independent</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>'s commitment to a drug-free<br />
work environment and its expectations of staff in regard to that commitment.<br />
SCOPE: This document encompasses all current and future employees of the <strong>Aldine</strong> <strong>Independent</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong>.<br />
<strong>Aldine</strong> <strong>Independent</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> is committed to providing its employees with a working environment that<br />
is free from the problems associated with the use and abuse of illegal substances. Non-compliance with the<br />
following statements will carry serious penalties:<br />
I. Any employee using, selling, possessing, distributing, transferring, or manufacturing illegal<br />
substances in any setting and at any time will be in violation of <strong>Aldine</strong> <strong>Independent</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>'s<br />
employment policy and faces swift and severe disciplinary action and probable dismissal.<br />
II. Any employee convicted of a controlled substance violation or pleading guilty or nolo contendere to<br />
charges of such a violation must inform <strong>Aldine</strong> <strong>Independent</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> within five (5) days of<br />
such a conviction or plea. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action, which may include<br />
termination from employment for a first offense.<br />
III. Employees needing assistance related to drug or alcohol abuse may contact an area Alcoholics<br />
Anonymous, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, or another program of their choice.<br />
TOBACCO FREE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT<br />
The use of all tobacco products, including but not limited to snuff, dip, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars,<br />
and pipe tobacco, shall be prohibited on <strong>District</strong> property at all times and at functions sponsored by the<br />
district or one of its schools.<br />
Students in violation of this prohibition shall be subject to progressive disciplinary consequences in<br />
accordance with the Discipline Management Plan.<br />
Staff members in violation of this prohibition shall be subject to progressive disciplinary consequences and<br />
shall be afforded opportunities to participate in smoking cessation activities. Repeated violations may result in<br />
dismissal.<br />
Members of the general public in violation of this prohibition shall be subject to consequences ranging from a<br />
verbal warning to removal from the premises for refusal to abide by the prohibition.<br />
Effective date July 1, 1992<br />
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