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Does the school district require transportation employees to submit to drug and alcohol testing after an accident involving a vehicle used to transport pupils or an accident involving equipment used in the performance of the employee's duties if the supervisor of the employee or the supervisor's designee has probable cause that the employee's involvement in the accident was influenced by the use of alcohol or a drug in violation of Title 13, Chapter 34?

Does the district document probable cause with an affidavit signed by the supervisor of the employee or the supervisor's designee?

Has the school district developed procedures for drug and alcohol testing of transportation employees as provided in ARS 15-513?

Does the school district assume the costs of the drug and alcohol testing of a transportation employee unless the results of the test are positive?

If the results of the drug and/or alcohol test are positive, and the district elects to charge the costs of the test to the employee, does the district limit the charges to the actual costs incurred as a result of testing?

Has the school district developed a procedure for an employee to appeal the test findings before termination of the employee?

Does the school district preserve the rights to appeal and review an employee who is terminated or otherwise disciplined pursuant to 15-513?

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Ars†15-514 reports of immoral or unprofessional conduct

Does any certificated person or governing board member, who has reasonable grounds to believe that a person certificated by the state board of education has engaged in conduct involving minors that would be subject to the reporting requirements of 13-3620 report to department of education within 72 hours?

Does any superintendent or chief administrator who has reasonable grounds to believe that an act of immoral conduct that would constitute grounds for dismissal of a certificated person report the conduct to the department of education? Such acts are not subject to an action for civil damages.

Does the Governing board, school personnel officer or superintendent refrain from taking reprisal against an employee because the employee reports, in “good faith”, under this section?

Do all employees understand that failure to report information, as required by this section constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the state board of education?

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Ars†15-515 duty to report violations occurring on school premises

Do each school personnel who observe a violation of 13-3102, report the violation to the school administrator? The administrator shall immediately report the violation to a peace officer. The peace officer shall report the violation to the D.P.S.

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Ars †15-516 teacher immunity

Teachers are immune from personal liability for all acts done and actions taken in good faith in evaluating or grading a student.

Ars†15-521 duties of teachers; failure to comply is unprofessional conduct; penalty

Does the district ensure that teachers are aware of and comply with the duties outlined in this statute?

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Source:  OpenStax, Arizona education law review: gary emanuel, northern arizona university. OpenStax CNX. Oct 09, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11123/1.6
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