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Random Selection

Random Selection . Students are selected by the drug testing company via computer program Student selected one month are still eligible for selection the next testing date. Just as likely to be tested every time as to never being selected. Testing Area.

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Random Selection

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  1. Random Selection • Students are selected by the drug testing company via computer program • Student selected one month are still eligible for selection the next testing date. • Just as likely to be tested every time as to never being selected.

  2. Testing Area • The testing areas will be segregated by gender. • The testing areas will out of the mainstream area of the school

  3. Student ID Check and sign form Specimen jar must be filled to temperature line Specimen is placed into custody of the testing company with associated form. Students report to a testing area

  4. What if I can’t “go”? • Students are provided water to drink, walk about, etc. • Students remain in the testing area under supervision. • Policy provides for up to 2 hour window. • Any absence from class is excused as school business.

  5. Positive Results • Testing company contacts school coordinator with the names of students with positive results. • All presumptive positive results undergo a 2nd process called GCMS (gas chromatography mass spectrometry) which quantifies and confirms the original screening test. • School testing coordinator then contacts the parent after GCMS confirmation.

  6. Positive Results con’t. • Some positive tests are a result of medication; parents will be asked if there is a legitimate, medical reason for the result. • If there is a medication question, then the results are sent to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) who will then contact the parent for additional information.

  7. Positive Results con’t. • If the MRO finds that the positive test result is due to properly administered medication, then the result is changed to a “negative” result and no further action is taken.

  8. Positive Results con’t. • If the decision of the MRO upholds the positive test, then the normal Procedures as outlined in the EC DMP will be taken. • The parent may request a 2nd test of the sample at their expense.

  9. Positive Results con’t. • Positive results from cocaine and marijuana do not have a medical equivalent and “are what they are”! • If a parent asks for a second test, it will be at the parent’s expense and at a certified lab of their choice. The same 72 hr./3 working day window applies for this process as well.

  10. Positive Results con’t. • When the positive result is confirmed, the student’s coach or sponsor will be contacted by the school testing coordinator. • They will then confer with the student and parent and follow any penalties as outlined in the EC DMP.

  11. When a Student Tests Positive… • Counselors act as a “bridge” with available sources of outside assistance to parents and students • Help student through any academic challenges

  12. Epilogue • If your “friends” do not or cannot value your decision to NOT do drugs, tobacco or alcohol, then the question for you is…do they value…you? • Your choices matter… everyday… 24/7…and those choices define you as a person.

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