Transcript Mercedes ISD Random Drug Testing Program

Mercedes ISD Random Drug
Testing Program [FNF(Local)]
2008-2009
Purpose of the Drug Testing Program
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Prevent injury, illness, and harm from the use of
illegal and performance-enhancing drugs or
alcohol.
Help enforce a drug-free educational environment.
Deter student use of illegal and performanceenhancing drugs or alcohol.
Educate students regarding the harm caused by
the use of illegal and performance-enhancing
drugs or alcohol.
Standard Drugs of Abuse Panel
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Amphetamines (uppers, speed, meth, pep pills)
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Cocaine (crack, coke, snow, rock, blow)
Cannabinoids (marijuana)
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Dope, weed, grass, pot, reefer, mary jane
Opiates
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Methamphetamine
Amphetamine
Codeine
Morphine
Heroine (H, junk, smack, china white)
Phencyclidine
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PCP, Angel Dust
Other Drugs of Concern
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Barbituates (phenobarbital, butalbital)
Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax)
Exstacy (MSMA, MDA)
Oxycodone (Percocet)
Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Steroids
How is drug testing done?
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Urinalysis is the most common drug testing
method, and the only method currently
allowed in federal drug testing programs.
Other matrixes which can be used for testing:
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Hair
Oral fluids
Sweat patch
Blood
Urine Drug Testing
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Advantages
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Highest assurance of reliable results
Least expensive
Able to test more drugs than the standard 5 panel
Disadvantages
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No dose concentration relationship (can only determine
presence or absence)
Specimen can be adulterated, diluted or substituted
Collection procedure may be considered invasive and
embarrassing
Detection time 2-3 days
Detection Times
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Urine: 2-3 days (except THC – which can be
detected in urine for up to 30 days after use)
Hair: 7 days to 3 months
Oral fluids: 10-24 hours
Blood: 10-24 hours
The Testing Process
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Drug Testing is a four step process
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Collection
Screening
Confirmation
Reviewing
The Testing Process
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Specimen Collection
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Identification
Explanation of testing process
Specimen security (tamper-evident bottle seals,
initials)
Chain of Custody
The Testing Process
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Specimen Collection/Chain of Custody
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Documentation of specimen collection, transport,
testing, and storage
Specimen identification started at the point of
collection and continued through entire process
Eliminates the possibility of specimen mix up
The Testing Process
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Screening
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Specimen seals verified intact; chain of custody
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A portion of the specimen is removed for analysis
Specimen is checked for the presence of any
unusual characteristics or adulterants
Initial testing done by immunoassay, ELISA, or
similar technique
The Testing Process
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Confirmation
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Any specimen which tests non-negative is
forwarded for confirmation testing by gas
chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or
GC/MS/MS.
To be a positive test result, specimen must both
screen positive and confirm positive
Data review by certifying scientist
Medical Review Officer (MRO)
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Review
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A positive result must be reviewed to determine if
it is due to use of illegal substances or by other;
legal substances.
The review may be done by a trained professional
or by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
An MRO is a licensed physician who has received
additional training in drugs of abuse testing and is
certified in drug test results interpretation.
Drug Testing in Schools
“We can not build the future for our youth
but we can build our youth for the future.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
32nd president of US (1882-1945)
Who is included in the MISD Drug
Testing Program?
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Students in grades 7-12 who participate in
extracurricular activities.
Students with required, signed consent by
parent/guardian to participate in extracurricular
activities.
School-sponsored extracurricular activities for which
testing is required include all University
Interscholastic League (UIL) sanctioned activities, as
well as cheerleading and dance/drill team.
Requirements for Staff
Provide each parent and student in grades
7-12 a copy of the random drug testing policy
at the beginning of each semester.
 Provide each parent and student a copy of
the consent form each semester.
 Conduct meetings with parents and
interested students each year prior to
beginning the program.
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Requirements for Staff cont.
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Provide copies of the policy and consent
form to each student and their parent.
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Conduct an orientation of the program with
each student and their parent.
Requirements for Students
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Attendance at an annual orientation meeting (Parent
attendance is mandatory).
Before a student is eligible to participate in the
affected extracurricular activities, the student shall be
required annually to sign a consent form agreeing to
be subject to the rules and procedures of the drugtesting program. If the student is under the age of
18, the student’s parent/guardian shall also sign a
consent form.
Confidentiality Assurances
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Drug test results shall only be disclosed to
the student, the student’s parents, and
designated school officials who need the
information.
Drug test results will not be maintained with a
student’s academic record or student folder.
Results will not be released to treatment
centers without written request and consent
of parent/guardian.
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Results will be destroyed when the student
graduates or transfers from the District.
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Results will not be transferred to another
district.
Substances tested for may include, but
are not limited to…
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Alcohol
Performance-enhancing substances, including anabolic steroids
Marijuana
Cocaine
Methaqualone
Benzodiazepines
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Methadone
Barbiturates
Propoxyphene
Amphetamines
Opiates
Metabolites of any of these substances
Selection Method
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The drug-testing laboratory shall use a
random selection method to identify students
chosen for random drug testing.
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Students shall not receive prior notice of the
testing date or time.
Absence/Refusal to Participate
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If a student is absent on the day of the random test,
a sample shall be collected on the next random
testing date.
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A student who refuses to be tested when selected or
who is determined to have tampered with a sample
shall be deemed to have a positive test result and
shall be subject to the appropriate consequences
depending on previous positive test results, if any.
Collection Procedure
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Students selected for testing will be escorted
to the testing site and will remain under
supervision until a sample is provided.
Samples will be taken behind a restroom
stall.
An adult of the same gender shall be present
when samples are collected.
Positive Test Result
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An initial positive test will be confirmed
before being reported as positive.
A Medical Review Officer (MRO) from the
testing lab will contact the student’s parent.
If the required and appropriate medical
documentation is provided within five (5)
days, the MRO will report the new result.
Positive Test Result cont.
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Without the appropriate medical
documentation, the MRO will report a
positive test result to the school
administrator.
Parent Notification
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A conference will be scheduled with the
student and the student’s parent, an
administrator, and the coach or sponsor of
the extracurricular activity to discuss the test
result and the consequences/provisions of
the Drug Testing Program.
Consequences – First Offense
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The student shall be suspended from any affected
extracurricular activities for five (5) school days
following the date the student and parent are notified
of the test results.
During the period of suspension, the student shall
not be permitted to participate in practices.
If the student wishes to return to participation in the
affected extracurricular activities, the student must
be retested at the end of the period of suspension
and have a negative test result; the student shall be
retested on the next two (2) random test dates.
How do I regain eligibility?
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The student will be retested at the end of the
suspension. To regain eligibility, the student
must have a negative result.
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The student will be retested on the next two
(2) random test dates and must produce two
(2) negative results.
Consequences – Second Offense
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The student shall be suspended from any affected
extracurricular activities for fifteen (15) school days
following the date the student and parent are notified
of the test results.
If the student wishes to return to participation in the
affected extracurricular activities, the student must
be retested at the end of the period of suspension
and have a negative test result; the student shall be
retested on the next two (2) random test dates.
Consequences – Third Offense
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The student shall be suspended from
participation in any extracurricular activity for
the remainder of the school year following
the date the student and parent are notified
of the test result.
Use of Drug Testing Results
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Drug test results shall be used only to
determine eligibility for participation in the
affected extracurricular activities. Positive
drug test results shall not be used to impose
disciplinary sanctions or academic penalties.
Student Grades
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A student’s grade will not be affected in any
course associated with the extracurricular
activity. If participation is included as a part
of the student’s grade, the student is required
to satisfy attendance and course
requirements for required course grade.
Questions…
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Mercedes ISD Central Office
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Mercedes High School
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Ms. Barbara Hinojosa, Parent/Community Specialist
956-825-5077
Mr. Rafael Leal, MHS Principal
956-514-2100
Mr. Gilberto Leal, Athletic Director
956-514-2100
Mercedes Jr. High School
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Ms. Jeanne Venecia, MJHS Principal
956-514-2200