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Title: HALL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 502


1
HALL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 502
  • Random Drug Testing of Extracurricular
    Participants
  • Frequently Asked Questions

2
What is the purpose of the proposed drug testing
program?
  • The Board of Education hopes that the
    implementation of a drug testing program will
    help to deter drug and alcohol use by our
    students.
  • The implementation of a drug testing policy will
    give our students another reason to say No when
    they are offered drugs or alcohol.

3
Who will be included in the proposed drug testing
program?
  • Students who voluntarily join extracurricular
    teams and compete in IHSA interscholastic
    competition such as sports and scholastic bowl.
  • Students who voluntarily join extracurricular
    groups, that meet outside the school day, and
    represent Hall High School, such as cheerleading
    and Devilettes.

4
Why doesnt the proposed drug testing program
include other extracurricular groups such as
clubs?
  • The Board of Education and administration are
    currently researching the legality of including
    students who participate in fine arts
    performances.
  • The Board of Education and administration are in
    favor of including as many extracurricular groups
    as legally possible. Co-curricular groups, such
    as school clubs, are not included in the proposed
    pool.

5
Why doesnt the proposed drug testing program
include ALL students at Hall High School?
  • The courts have ruled that drug testing programs
    may only include students who have voluntarily
    joined extracurricular activities which are a
    privilege not a right.
  • Parents of students who are not involved in
    extracurricular activities may voluntarily
    include their student in the drug testing program.

6
What substances will be detected by the drug test
?
  • The test will detect nicotine, alcohol,
    marijuana, PCP, cocaine, opiates and amphetamines.
  • Urinalysis and breathalyzer samples will be used
    to test for substance use.

7
How often will testing take place and who will
randomly choose the students to be tested?
  • Random testing will take place weekly on a random
    day. The day of testing will be randomly chosen
    by the testing agency.
  • The random selection of students will be computer
    generated by the testing agency. All students in
    the program will be eligible for selection each
    week.

8
How will the proposed program be kept
confidential?
  • The testing agency will only share the computer
    generated numbers with the superintendent who
    will share the numbers with the principal on the
    day of testing.
  • The student names that correspond to the computer
    generated numbers will only be kept by the
    principal.
  • Positive test results will only be shared with
    the student, parent and administration.

9
What are the proposed consequences of a positive
test ?
  • A student who produces a positive test will
    receive the same consequences that are outlined
    in the Athletic Code of Conduct.
  • A student who produces a positive test may reduce
    the consequence if they successfully complete a
    recognized counseling program.

10
Can drug testing results be used for any purpose
other than a suspension from extracurricular
participation?
  • No, drug testing results may not be used for any
    other purpose (including suspension from school)
    nor may results be shared with law enforcement
    agencies.
  • The consequences assigned a positive drug test
    may not impact an academic grade such as that is
    assigned to a participant in band, chorus or
    drama.

11
When will the proposed drug testing program start?
  • The Board of Education hopes to pass a drug
    testing policy during the early spring of 2008.
  • The administration hopes to implement the drug
    testing program in August of 2008.

12
The proposed drug testing policy is in the
discussion phase.The Board of Education
welcomes your input.
  • Email superintendent Mike Struna at
  • struna_at_bhsroe.k12.il.us
  • or attend the community open forum on January 9,
    2008 at 700 pm in the Hall High School library.
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