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Policy Categories Archives: Section E: Support Services

Section E contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on business management such as safety, building and grounds management, office services, transportation, and food services.

Mandatory Drug And Alcohol Testing

CSD File: EEAEA
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MANDATORY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

In compliance with the United States Department of Transportation (49 CFR Part 40), employees of the District performing a safety sensitive job or holding a CDL license will be required to submit to drug and alcohol tests in accordance with the Rules and Regulations promulgated by that department.

The testing will be done by a qualified company selected by the District. The agency will review all mandatory drug testing including pre-employment, random, post accident, reasonable suspicion and return-to-duty. A laboratory certified by the Department of Health and Human Services will perform testing in compliance with the Department of Transportation regulations on the urine samples delivered to them.

Random alcohol testing of employees will be conducted at an annual rate of 25% of safety sensitive positions and will be performed on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved evidential breath testing device.

Random drug testing of employees will be done at an annual rate of 50% of the safety sensitive positions. Employee numbers will be drawn from a general pool to which the District belongs with a number of other statewide employers. Arrangements will be made with the selected agency so that these employees will go directly for a urine test when their number is drawn. The test site facility will be informed of the names to be expected.

The employee will be required to submit to a reasonable suspicion drug and/or alcohol test if their supervisor suspects drug and/or alcohol use. Behaviors believed to be a result of drug and/or alcohol use must be observed directly by the supervisor.

A medical review officer (MRO) will review any employee test that is positive from the Center to determine if the test is confirmed positive. The MRO will refer all employees who have a confirmed positive test for drugs to a substance abuse professional (SAP). The breath alcohol technician (BAT) will refer any employee to a SAP whose breath test is 0.04 or above. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations outline procedures dealing with employees who test 0.02 to 0.039. The employee must fulfill the SAP requirements and follow up testing in order to continue in their safety sensitive position. The employee is responsible for the charges associated with SAP, drug/alcohol treatment and follow up testing.

Any employee who tests positive, meaning a concentration level of 0.02 or greater, will be subject to a second confirmation test. If the second test is also positive, the employee will be terminated from employment with the District.

The use, possession, sale or transfer of illegal drugs, on or off the job, will be cause for termination. Refusal to participate in a drug screen or alcohol testing, whether selected randomly or for cause, will result in immediate termination.

All files on drug and alcohol testing are maintained by the Center. This information is strictly confidential. The District will be advised immediately if an employee fails the drug or tests above 0.02 on breath alcohol measurement and by mail for all negative tests.

I have received and understand the drug and alcohol testing policy of the District.
Employee Signature: ____________________________________ Date: __________________
Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________________
C: Personnel File

Legal Reference: 49 C.F.R. §40.1-40.13 (2001), 49 C.F.R. §392.1-392.5 (1995), RSA 200:37

Adopted: June 7, 2007

School Bus Safety Program

CSD File: EEAE
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY PROGRAM

The safety and welfare of student riders will be the first consideration in all matters pertaining to transportation. The school district or independent contractor will comply with all state laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of school buses and will make these requirements known to bus drivers. It will also cooperate with local safety officials in formulating and accomplishing its school bus safety program. Safety precautions will include the following:
1. Children will be instructed as to the proper procedure for boarding and exiting from a school bus and in proper and safe conduct while aboard.
2. Two emergency evacuation drills will be conducted during the school year. The first will be conducted as early in the school year as deemed reasonable while the second drill will be done during the second half of the year for the purpose of refreshing the students of evacuation procedures.
3. All vehicles used to transport children will be inspected on a regular schedule to see that they meet safety regulations.
4. All drivers will be screened before employment for physical condition, proper license, and experience. The prior driving record of each driver will be checked for drug and alcohol or other convictions and a criminal records check must also be completed.
5. All bus drivers must notify their immediate supervisor of all violations of bus rules.
6. The Board authorizes use of video and/or audio surveillance on school buses to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students while riding on school buses. Use of such surveillance will be in accordance with Policy ECAF, Audio and Video Surveillance on School Buses.

Legal References: 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, RSA 189:6-a, RSA 570-A:2(k)(1)

Proposed: October 8, 1975
Adopted: December 10, 1975
Adopted: April 6, 2000
Adopted: October 2, 2003
Revised: April 7, 2010

 

Video And Audio Surveillance On School Property

CSD File: EEAA
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUDIO AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Video and/or audio devices may be used on School District property to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students, staff and visitors. The Superintendent will approve appropriate locations for surveillance devices. Placement of the video cameras will be based on the presumption and belief that students, staff and visitors have no reasonable expectation of privacy in areas or at events that occur in plain view. However, such devices are not to be placed in bathrooms or locker rooms.

All persons will be responsible for any violations of school rules recorded by cameras.

Videos/audios containing evidence of a violation of student conduct rules, school board policy, and/or state or federal law will be retained until the issue of the misconduct is no longer subject to review or appeal, as determined by board policy or applicable law. Any release or viewing of the video will be in accordance with the law.

Signs will be posted on school buildings to notify students, staff and visitors that video cameras may be in use. The Superintendent will ensure that parents/guardians and students be notified through the student handbook. Students will be responsible for any violations of school rules recorded by the video and audio surveillance.

All recordings shall be retained for a period of not to exceed 30 days, unless the Superintendent determines that the recording is relevant to a student management proceeding.

The Superintendent is authorized to view recordings.

Parents of a student against whom a recording is being used as part of a disciplinary proceeding will be permitted to view and listen to the recording. No other individuals shall be entitled to view or listen to the recording without express authorization of the Superintendent.

Staff (and representatives) involved in a formal personnel issue will be permitted to view the recording.

Videos containing evidence of a violation of student conduct rules and/or state or federal law will be retained until the issue of the misconduct is no longer subject to review or appeal as determined by board policy or applicable law. Any release or viewing of the video will be in accordance with the law.

Video recordings may become a part of the student’s educational or a staff member’s personnel record. If an audio or video recording does become part of a student’s education record, the provision of Policy JRA shall apply. The Superintendent is authorized to contact the District’s attorney for a full legal opinion relative in the event of such an occurrence. The District will comply with all applicable laws related to record maintenance and retention.

Video and audio recordings may be used for special education or Section 504 purposes, when a student’s individualized education program or accommodation plan includes audio or video recording as part of the child’s education. All such recordings will be maintained in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. section 1232g, and other applicable law(s).

The school board authorizes the Superintendent to use video and/or audio recordings to the extent either required or prohibited by law.

The school board permits the video and audio recording of the following school-related activities. The following purposes are not intended to be exhaustive and may be expanded or contracted by either the administrative determination or school board action.
Extracurricular/co-curricular activities
Musical performances, band, concert band, ensemble, orchestra, choir
Drama activities
Club events
Sporting events, including both inter and intra-scholastic
Other activities such as student senate, yearbook school pride, ROTC
Ceremonies, orientation, presentations, school assemblies or meetings, or any school events which occur outside of the physical classroom

Legal Reference: RSA 570-A:2; 20 U.S.C.§ 1232g (FERPA); 34 C.F.R. Part 99, (FERPA); RSA 189:65, RSA 189:68

Adopted: June 5, 2008
Revised: September 3, 2015
Revised: January 5, 2017

Conditions Of Student Transportation Services

CSD File: EEA-A
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONDITIONS OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

The Candia School District agrees to provide transportation to students, on a space-available basis, who attend Trinity High School. It is understood that the transporting of eligible Trinity pupils must not impact (time and length) the established bus routes.

Adopted: October 5, 2000
Revised: August 2, 2001
Revised: May 9, 2002
Revised: June 5, 2003
Revised: March 8, 2007

Student Transportation Services

CSD File: EEA
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

The Candia School District shall provide transportation for pupils in the school district consistent with provisions of RSA 189:6, 189:9 and 189:9-a, provided they live one mile or more from the school. The following policies shall apply:

Per RSA 193:12, students who are deemed legal residents of the school district pursuant to a divorce decree or parenting plan developed under RSA 461-A will not necessarily be provided transportation. The Superintendent or designee will make all determinations as to whether transportation will be provided in such circumstances. The Superintendent or designee’s decision will be final.

General Operating Policy
A.Bus routes shall be established by the transportation provider subject to review by the Superintendent or designee. Routes will be developed annually and posted.
B.Pupils who attend charter public schools within the district and pupils who attend private schools shall be entitled to the same transportation privileges within the District as are provided for pupils in public school.
C.Bus stops shall be established under the direction of the Superintendent or designee. A bus stop so established will be designated as authorized when the Superintendent has approved its designation as such. Drivers may not load or unload pupils at other than authorized bus stops.

Student Conduct on School Buses
The bus driver will have responsibility to maintain orderly behavior of students on school buses and will report misconduct to the student’s Principal in writing. The school Principal or designee will have the authority delegated by the Superintendent to suspend the riding privileges of students who are disciplinary problems on the bus by failing to conform to the rules and regulations promulgated by the School Board. Parents of children whose pattern of behavior and conduct on school buses endangers the health, safety, and welfare of other riders will be notified that their children face the loss of school bus riding privileges in accordance with the student discipline code. Suspensions in excess of twenty consecutive days must be ratified by the Board (RSA 189:9a).

Resolution of Conflicts
A parent who wishes to request a change or exemption from any of the student transportation policies shall direct that request to either the school Principal or the manager of the transportation provider.

Matters of student conduct should be referred to the Principal while routing and scheduling should be directed to the transportation provider. Should the parent not be satisfied with the results, an appeal can be made to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. If the individual remains dissatisfied, the individual may request an appeal to the Candia School Board through the Superintendent of Schools.

High School Transportation
The Candia School District provides transportation for its students who attend the high school of which the district maintains a tuition agreement.

Legal References:
RSA 189:6, RSA 189.8, RSA 189:9, RSA 189-9-a, RSA 189:9, RSA 193:12, RSA 194-B:2 V

Revised: March 24, 1987
Adopted: April 6, 2000
Revised: March 8, 2007
Revised: November 6, 2014
Revised: January 5, 2017
Revised: December 5, 2019

Authorized Use Of School-Owned Materials

CSD File: EDC
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUTHORIZED USE OF SCHOOL-OWNED MATERIALS

No school equipment may be used for other than school, school-related, civic, or educational purposes.

The board shall permit school equipment to be loaned to staff members when such use is related to their employment, and to students when the equipment is to be used in connection with their studies or extracurricular activities. A written agreement should be used, which specifies the borrower’s responsibility to return the equipment in the condition in which it was received, and his/her financial responsibility for any loss or damage, which will meet the requirements of all applicable insurance.

Adopted: April 6, 2000
Revised: November 1, 2018