SCHOOL SAFETY:
DRUG TESTING POLICY
2007-2008

It is the philosophy of the Springdale School Board and the Athletic Department  that all
athletes should be encouraged and supported in their efforts to develop and maintain a
chemical-free lifestyle.

The School Board and the Athletic Department recognize the use of illegal drugs  as a
potential health problem for some students, resulting in negative effects on the behavior,
the physical well-being, the learning and the total development of the athlete as well as
those interacting with the athlete.

For this reason, the Springdale School Board and the Athletic Department have adopted
a drug screening policy which shall apply to all athletes in grades 7-12  who are required
to have a physical in order to participate in athletics, cheerleading or drill team.  The Board
and the Athletic Department believe that the policy is necessary for the health and safety
of the individuals involved.

Summary of the Procedures:

1. Signed parental consent is  required for participating in athletics and testing.

2. Students will be subject to random testing in accordance  with this policy.

3. A confidential notification to the  parent and student shall be given in the event of
positive test results.

4. Immediate retesting will be administered within 24 hours if requested.

5. If the first test is positive and the  second test, if requested, does  not disprove
the first, then the student will not be allowed to participate in any athletics for the
remainder of the school year.

6. Any athlete removed from participation due to a positive  test result, who seeks
reinstatement to athletics the following  school year, must be retested and achieve
a negative result.

Edited by: Irvine