Mandatory Random Drug Testing for Student Athletes

In an effort to support our student athletes and promote a safe and drug free environment in our schools, the Juneau School District Board of Education unanimously passed Board Policy 1432 on October 5, 2009.  This policy puts into place a mandatory random drug testing program for all student athletes.  Students who test positive for illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco will be deemed ineligible for participation in their sport for the remainder of the season and will be subject to limited participation in other school activities.  This new drug testing process is intended to reinforce the High School Extracurricular Participation Agreement already required and signed by student athletes and their parents or guardians.

Board of Education Policy 1432 - Rules and Regulations - Informed Consent Form

Drug Use Prevention Program

This drug testing program for student athletes is just one part of a larger comprehensive community-wide effort to give students the tools to resist the social pressure to use alcohol, drugs and tobacco.  We also want to identify and help students who are already impacted by drug use.  Other elements of the program include strengthening the health curriculum offered to our students, providing educational opportunities for parents and students about drug prevention and drug treatment, and establishing a voluntary random drug testing program for students who want to make a clear statement about their choice to live alcohol, drug and tobacco free. 

Community and Family Support

We need your participation to make this work.  Watch the District website, your school newsletters and your mailboxes for opportunities to learn more about reducing the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco in our community.  Educational seminars – open to students and parents – will be offered on at least a quarterly basis each year.   We want to be your partner in educating your child about the rewards of a safe and healthy lifestyle and the consequences of making dangerous and illegal choices.  We want our students – your children – to know that the decisions they make matter to their families, their coaches and their teammates. 

Voluntary Drug Testing Program for High School Students

Another aspect of promoting a safe and drug-free school environment is the voluntary random drug-testing program, open to all high school students in 2010.  This program is completely voluntary and confidential and is giving students the tools to resist using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and/or show their support for a drug-free lifestyle.

In the voluntary program, the school district will not be given information about drug test results.  Students who participate are part of an incentives program that enable them to receive perks and/or discounts at businesses around Juneau and may be eligible for drawings for prizes. To be part of this program, the student and parent/guardian (if under 18 years) need to fill out an informed consent form and return to their school.

For more information on this program Voluntary Drug Testing Overview and Informed Consent Form and check back for updated information.

Please join us in thanking the business supporters that have contributed to the success of the Voluntary Drug Testing Program:
Action Appliance Repair,  Alaska Commercial Contractors Inc,  Alaska Electric Light and Power, Alaska Glacier Seafoods,  Alaska Litho,  Alaska Pacific Bank,  Alaska Travel Adventures Inc, Bullwinkle’s,  Construction Machinery Industrial LLC,  Driftwood Lodge Motel,  Faulkner Banfield PC,  First American Title,  First National Bank,  Gross-Alaska,  Intershelter,  Jerry’s Meats and Seafoods, Jim Kelly State Farm,  Josten’s,  Juneau Bone & Joint Center,  Kasberg Appraisal Services,   Key Bookkeeping,  Lessmeier & Winters,  Logan General Tax Practice,  Malia Hayward State Farm,  McDonald’s,  Murray & Associates,  North Pacific Erectors,  Radio Shack,  Schmitz & Buck LLC,  Shattuck and Grummett Insurance,  Sonie’s Cleaning Service,  Southeast Mine Supply,  Valley Medical Care and Ray & Sheri Vidic.

THANK YOU JUNEAU!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

For general information on drug testing in schools and drug prevention check out:

• The Student Drug-Testing Institute http://SDTI.ed.gov
• Office of National Drug Control Policy- Drug Prevention Information Center http://www.theantidrug.com
• The Partnership for a Drug-Free America- http://www.drugfree.org

If you or someone you know needs help regarding drugs and/or alcohol contact:

• TMHS Student Assistance Counselor-Bob Swanson 789-1970
• JDHS Student Assistance Counselor-Dawn Kolden 523-1605
• List of additional providers for youth in Juneau.