Title: Random Student Drug Testing Presentation
1Random Student Drug Testing Presentation
- Lewisville Independent School District
- Safe and Drug Free Schools Communities Program
2SDFSC TASKFORCE
- Membership
- Initiated in May 17, 2007
- Comprehensive group representative of LISD
communities - Interested community members can apply in Spring
- Students are encouraged to apply throughout the
school year - Commitment - Training Sessions are held
quarterly. Committees meet at their discretion.
3SDFSC TASKFORCEMISSION STATEMENT
- The Lewisville Independent School District Safe
and Drug Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC)
Taskforce is dedicated to promoting awareness,
education, enforcement and support for a safe and
drug free community.
4SDFSC TASKFORCE GOAL
- To bring together a cross-section of our
communities to address factors contributing to
substance abuse and promote protective factors
that decrease incidences of substance abuse.
5Task Force Committees
- Awareness
- Education
- Support
- Enforcement
6TASKFORCE COMMITTEE GOALS
- Enforcement Promote coordination with community
members, government agencies, parents and school
personnel to consistently monitor and enforce
compliance with established school and community
policies and procedures. - Examples of sample projects
- Exploring possibility of random student drug
testing - Researching hotlines and text messaging lines for
reporting unsafe and drug-related activities
7Work Timelines
- October 9, 2007 LISD School Board Workshop
Part 1 - October 30, 2007 LISD School Board
Workshop Part 2 - November 12, 2007 LISD School Board
Meeting - RSDT Program Presentation - December 10, 2007 LISD School Board
Approves RSDT Policy
8- RANDOM STUDENT
- DRUG TESTING
- AT
- LISD
9Mission Statement of Random Testing
- Drug testing can be done effectively and
compassionately. Testing, after all, cannot be
used to punish kids who use drugs. Its purpose
is to prevent use in the first place, and to make
sure users get the help they need to stop placing
themselves and their friends at risk. - John P. Walters
- Director
- Office of National Drug Control Policy
- October 2004
10HISTORY OF STUDENT TESTING
- In June 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court broadened
the authority to test students for illegal drugs.
- The Court ruled to allow random drug tests for
all middle and high school students participating
in competitive extracurricular activities. - Its a big step in the right direction, for it
gives every school in every city and every town a
powerful tool for controlling one of the worst
threats facing kids today, John P. Walters, the
Nations Drug Czar said.
11Lifetime Use of Selected Substances Among 8th,
10th, and 12th graders
- Marijuana Ecstasy
- Grade 8 14.2 Grade 8 2.3
- Grade 10 31.0 Grade 10 5.2
- Grade 12 41.8 Grade 12 6.5
- Cocaine/Crack Steroids
- Grade 8 5.2 Grade 8 1.5
- Grade 10 7.6 Grade 10 1.8
- Grade 12 11.0 Grade 12 2.2
- 2007
Monitoring the Future Survey
12Rise in Nonmedical Prescription Use among teens
in 2007
- Prescription drug use remains unacceptably high
with virtually no drop in nonmedical use of most
individual prescription drugs. - This year, for the first time, researchers pulled
together data for all prescription drugs as a
measurable group (including amphetamines,
sedatives/barbituates, tranquilizers, and opiates
other than heroin such as Vicodin and OxyContin). - 15.4 percent of high school seniors reported
nonmedical use of at least one prescription
medication within the past year.
13Identifying the Need at LISD
- Student Drug Survey Results
- 48.1 students surveyed believe that drug and
alcohol use by students in their school is a
problem - 29.8 students surveyed state that they have been
offered illegal substances or alcohol (anywhere) - 29.5 students surveyed state that they have seen
their friends use drugs or alcohol (anywhere) - LISD Student Drug Survey
- April 2007
14Why Drug Test Students?
- To insure the health and safety of all students
who represent the district in any competitive
after school extracurricular activities and
students who desire parking permit privileges. - To serve as a deterrent to the use of illegal
drugs and the abuse of prescription and over the
counter medications or alcohol among the student
body. - To offer students a credible means to resist peer
pressure as it relates to the use of illegal
drugs and/or alcohol. - To provide a ready resource for support and
assistance to any student who may be using
illegal drugs, performance enhancing drugs,
prescription drugs and/or alcohol.
15Who will be Tested?
The LISD program allows schools to randomly test
students for illegal drugs if they have a parking
sticker and/or are involved in extra-curricular
activities. Also, parents who have students that
dont fall into either category can voluntarily
ask for their children to be included in the
group.
16- Random student drug testing is a powerful
prevention and intervention tool for schools,
stated Drug Czar John P. Walters at the Random
Student Drug Testing Summit in Washington, D.C.
17 18Random Selection Procedures
- Lewisville ISDs Safe Drug Free Schools office
will e-mail a list of eligible students from each
high school to the selected lab - A computer generated random selection process
will be utilized to select 48 students per HS
campus (Fall 2008) per week for testing. 12
students per week will be chosen for the 9th
grade campus.
- In a true random program each student has an
equal chance of being selected each time testing
is done. - Certified male and female collectors will conduct
random testing at each campus. - Selected students will be notified the day of the
test.
19Recommended Panel of Drugs to Test
- 1. Marijuana
- 2. Cocaine
- 3. Prescription Painkillers or Opiates
- Codeine (Tylenol with Codeine), Morphine,
6-Acetylmorphine - (Heroin), Hydrocodone (Vicodin), Hydromorphone,
Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan),
Oxymorphone, Propoxyphene (Darvon) - 4. Phencyclidine (PCP)
- 5. Sedatives
- Benzodiazepines
- Lorazepam (Ativan), Alprazolam (Xanax), Diazepam
(Valium), Oxazepam (Serax), Temazepam (Restoril),
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Clorazepate
(Tranxene) - Barbiturates
- Butalbital, Amobarbital, Phentobarbital,
Secobarbital, Phenobarbital - 6. Stimulants
- Amphetamine (Adderall), Methamphetamine, MDA and
MDMA (Ecstasy) - 7. Alcohol
20What Can Students Expect?
- Drug testing is a four step process
- 1. Collection
- 2. Screening
- 3. Confirmation
- 4. Review
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21Collection Procedure
- A school staff member will escort LISD students
chosen from the testing pool to the designated
collection area at each campus. - Students will be required to show their LISD
student ID to positively identify themselves. - The collector will complete the chain-of-custody
form, which keeps track of where the specimen has
been and who has handled it throughout - the process.
- Blue dye has been placed in the toilets and water
to the sink has been shut off or the faucets
taped shut to lesson the risk of adulteration. - Students will be given a collection kit asked to
go into the stall, close the door, and provide
30ml of urine. - Upon completion, the temperature is read and
recorded on the chain of custody form. Student is
asked to initial security seal and place specimen
in tamper proof bag.
22INABILITY TO TEST
- 1. If the individual is unable to provide an
adequate quantity of urine, the CSP will instruct
the individual to drink not more than 40 ounces
of fluids and after a period of up to three hours
again attempt to provide a complete sample using
a fresh collection container. - 2. The previous specimen will be discarded. If
the individual is still unable to provide an
adequate specimen, the insufficient specimen will
be discarded, testing discontinued, and LISD will
be notified. -
- If medical proof is given as to why the specimen
could not be given, the test will be cancelled. - If no medical proof is given, the test will be
deemed a refusal to test.
23Refusal to Test
- 1. Any student identified for random testing on a
given date but who, because of illness or any
other legitimate reason, leaves school before the
test is performed shall be included in the next
random screening. - 2. Refusal on the part of any student to
participate in a scheduled or random drug test
shall be considered as having tested positive. -
24Screening Confirmation
- All urine samples will be sent to a laboratory
certified by the Substance Abuse Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). - If results of the screening tests are negative no
further action is necessary. - If a specimen tests positive a confirmation
method known as Gas Chromatography/ Mass
Spectrometry (GC/MS) is performed. - Technicians use Gas Chromatography to separate
the various substances in the specimen and then
make a positive identification through Mass
Spectrometry.
25Medical Review Officer
- If the confirmation test also comes up positive,
a qualified Medical Review Officer (MRO) should
determine whether the positive reading was caused
by illicit drugs or by proper prescription
medication. - A MRO is a licensed physician who is also an
expert in drug and alcohol testing. - It is the job of the MRO to ensure the integrity
of the drug test.
- If a test is positive the MRO will confer with a
parent or guardian to determine if there is a
medical explanation. - If the MRO determines that the positive test was
not the result of illegal drug use, the test is
reported as a negative. - Utilizing an MRO helps protect the rights of the
students and can have the added benefit of
strengthening the schools position if the test
results are ever challenged.
26Tests Results
- Student privacy will be protected in accordance
with all applicable laws. - Tests results will be kept confidential and
provided only to parents/guardians, and
designated administrators. - For those who worry about the Big Brother
dimension of drug testing it is worth pointing
out that test results are generally required by
law to remain confidential, and in no case are
turned over to the police.
27Retest of Sample
- Students who tests positive may request a second
test. A request for a retest must be made to the
MRO within 48 hours from the time the parent or
guardian was first notified of the positive test
result. The specimen must be sent to a second
test laboratory on the certified SAMHSA approved
list. The parent/guardian will bear any expense
for the requested retest.
28Frequently Asked Questions
- What if the student is unable to provide at least
30ml of urine? Collector will discard specimen
and students will be given access to bottled
water or other fluids to help produce enough
urine within the allotted time frame set by LISD. - Will over-the-counter medications cause a
positive result? Over-the-counter medications if
taken as instructed on the packaging will not
appear as a positive test result. - What if the student is at a party and marijuana
is being smoked. Will the smoke result in a
positive drug test? Limited exposure to
marijuana smoke does not cause a positive test
result. - What if the student is on her menstrual cycle.
Will that affect her drug test result? NO. - Will eating poppy seeds cause a positive test
result? No. - Will drug testing drive students out of
extracurricular programs, or deter them from
joining in the first place? A well-implemented
testing program is created to assist students,
not to punish them. It provides students with a
built-in excuse to refuse drugs and offers them
an opportunity for counseling or drug treatment. -
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29Confirm student eligibility for testing
Privileges Reinstated after suspension period
Student name returned to RSDT pool
No
Positive Result during suspension period
Desire to participate in extracurricular
activity or drive vehicle to school
Not eligible for school sponsored drug
testing, extracurricular activities or parking
permit
No
Yes
Weekly drug testing
Yes
Consent Form on file
No
Not eligible for school sponsored drug testing,
extracurricular activities or parking permit
Yes
No
Level 2 Consequences applied
Level 1 Consequences applied
Yes
Yes
Yes
Student Eligible Placed in RSDT pool
Medical Explanation Accepted
No
2nd Positive Result
1st Positive Result
Lab notifies LISD, parent, student
No
No
3rd Positive Result
MRO contacts parents for medical explanation
for positive result
Student randomly selected by lab
Yes
MROMedical Review Officer
Yes
Yes
Level 3 Consequences Applied
Screening sample taken
Positive Result
Student name returned to RSDT pool
No
Lewisville ISD Random Student Drug Testing
Program Process
30Consequences
31Consequences of Positive Test Results
- 1st positive result
- Suspension from participation in any competitive
after-school extracurricular or co-curricular
performances, competitions and/or activities for
3 weeks - Loss of parking privileges for 3 week period -
fifteen school days - Mandatory minimum of 3 counseling sessions in
Student Assistance and Response (STAR) Program or
external counseling with proof of completion
required.
32Consequences of Positive Test Results
- 2nd Positive Result
- -Suspension from participation in any
competitive after-school extracurricular or
co-curricular performances, competitions and/or
activities for 6 weeks (unless required for a
grade) - -Loss of parking privileges for 6 week period
- -Mandatory minimum of 6 sessions in STAR Program
or external counseling with proof of completion
required and participation in ADAPT program. - -Weekly drug testing. If the results of these
tests are negative, the student shall be eligible
to participate in performances, competitions,
and/or activities and/or resume parking permit
privileges on the Monday following the end of the
six week period.
33Consequences of Positive Test Results
- 3rd Positive Result
- -Suspension from participation in any
competitive after-school extracurricular or
co-curricular performances, competitions and/or
activities for one calendar year (unless required
for a grade) - -Loss of parking privileges for one calendar
year - -Mandatory minimum of 12 counseling sessions in
STAR Program or external counseling with proof of
completion required and participation in family
counseling (Family Centers or in community) - -The student shall submit to a drug test using
the school contracted lab at student or parent
expense at the end of suspension in order to be
reinstated.
34Appeal Process
- A student and/or parent/guardian may choose to
have the second half of the sample taken during
collection sent to a lab mutually agreed upon by
the student/parent and the school selected lab at
the expense of the student and/or parent.
35Assessment and Evaluation of RSDT Program
- It is essential that we monitor our program
closely and regularly through surveys, watching
for signs of progress, and making adjustments
along the way. At different times, we may want to
alter our test panel. On a continuing basis, we
should collect as much information as we can
about the amount and extent of drug use in our
district.
36STAR (Student Assistance and Response)Program
37STAR Counselor
- Individual and Group Counseling (including
Drug-free Club Sponsor) - ADAPT (Alternative Discipline And Parent Teaming)
Program Implementation - Family Counseling
- Assist in the implementation of Drug Awareness
Curriculum - Crisis Counseling
38Alternative Discipline And Parent Teaming
- -An evidence-based program effective in reducing
student problem behaviors and increasing parent
involvement. - -The curriculum incorporates Parenting Wisely, a
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services
Administration Model Program. - -will be based on HS campuses
- -STAR Counselors will be responsible for the
implementation of this program
39Alternative Discipline And Parent Teaming
- Parents will need to bring their student on 3
consecutive weeks for 3 separate sessions -
- ADAPT will be held one evening a week at HS
campuses -
- The topics will be rotated, so the students and
parents can start at any time!
40Family Centers
- Will provide individual and family counseling
to students who test positive in the RSDT program
as well as students who are at risk for using
and/or abusing drugs and alcohol. These are
scheduled to be available by Jan 2009 if needed.
Will be staffed by extra-duty staff and/or
part-time clinical staff.
41Random Student Drug Testing
- One of the best ways to prevent addiction is to
stop it before it starts. Drug abuse begins at
increasingly early ages in America, so effective
prevention strategies must be focused on young
people. Because it targets at-risk youngsters,
student drug testing is one of the most promising
new prevention approaches. - Robert L. Dupont, M.D.
- President of the Institute for Behavior and Health
42Resources
- www.health.org
- www.samhsa.gov
- www.nida.nih.gov
- www.drugfreeamerica.org
- www.drugabuse.gov
- www.randomstudentdrugtesting.org
43Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Program
- If you have any questions or comments, feel free
to contact us at - Milliken Education Center
- 2103 Savage Lane
- Lewisville, TX 75057
- 972-350-3672