1	Random Student Drug Testing (RSDT) Lewisville Independent School District Safe and Drug Free Schools & Communities Program
2	Mission Statement of Random Student Drug 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
3	Identifying the Need in 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
4	Objectives To insure the health and safety of all students who represent LISD in any competitive after school extracurricular activities and students who have been assigned a parking permit To discourage the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of prescription and over the counter medications or alcohol among our student body To offer you 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 those of you who may be using illegal drugs, performance enhancing drugs, prescription drugs and/or alcohol
5	Informed Consent All students who represent LISD in any competitive after school extracurricular activities and students who desire a parking permit must have a signed consent form on file. Parents and students are required to sign the consent form unless the student is 18 or older. Students who do not represent LISD in any competitive after school extracurricular activities or do not have a parking permit can be included in the testing with parental consent.
6	Panel of Drugs
7	RSDT Process 75 students (Spring 2008) 48 students (2008 - 2009) LISD administrator will escort students to the on-campus test site Students will not be allowed to bring along unnecessary garments or personal belongings (coat, purse, backpack, water bottle, etc.)
8	Collection Procedures
9	Collection Procedures
10	Refusal to Test A student identified for random testing on a given date who leaves school because of illness or any other legitimate reason before the test is performed shall be included in the next random screening Refusal on the part of any student to participate in a random or scheduled drug test shall be considered as having tested positive
11	Appeal Process A student and/or parent may choose to have the second half of their sample 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.
12	Consequences 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
13	Consequences of Positive Test Results 2^nd 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 30 school days Mandatory additional 3 counseling 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
14	Consequences 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 additional 6 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
15	STAR Counselor (Student Assistance and Response) Individual and Group Counseling (including Drug-free Club Sponsor) ADAPT Program Implementation Family Counseling Assist in the implementation of Drug Awareness Curriculum Crisis Counseling
16	Alternative Discipline And Parent Teaming An evidence-based program effective in reducing student problem behaviors and increasing parent involvement Will be based on high school campuses STAR Counselors will be responsible for the implementation of this program
17	Family Centers Will be available to provide individual and family counseling to students who test positive or students who are at risk for using and/or abusing drugs and alcohol. (ex: severe family issues, poor grades, high absenteeism, social issues, peer pressure, etc.)
18	Random 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