EEAEA: Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing – Buses

Policy Date: 03/05/2026

CSD File: EEAEA

CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MANDATORY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING – BUSES

The School District contracts with a transportation vendor to provide student transportations
services. This vendor shall be the employer of the drivers and provide assurance to the District
on an annual basis that they are in compliance with the Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing
requirements.

The Drug and Alcohol Testing will include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and
post-accident testing as defined by Department of Labor Regulations. The Candia School District
supports a zero tolerance policy related to substance abuse. Therefore any personnel who have a
confirmed positive test for drugs or a confirmed alcohol concentration of 0.021 or greater will be
terminated from employment.

Legal References:
RSA 189:13-b School Bus Driver & Transportation Monitor Criminal History Records Check, RSA
200:37 Criminal History Records Check, RSA 263:29 Medical Examination of School Bus Operators
RSA 266-A:2, VII School Bus Driver’s Certificate, Motor Carriage of Passengers

Adopted: March 5, 2026