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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†15-0514 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†15-0515 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

Ars†15-0521 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?

1. Hold pupils to strict account for disorderly conduct.

2. Keep a school register, which shall be carefully preserved by the Governing Board as one of the records of the school.

3. Make the decision to promote or retain a pupil in grade in common school or to pass or fail a pupil in a course in high school.

4. Comply with all rules, regulations, and policies of the Governing Board that relate to the duties prescribed.