Pubdate: Wed, 09 May 2007
Source: Garden Island (Lihue, HI)
Copyright: 2007 Kauai Publishing Co.
Contact:  http://kauaiworld.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/964
Author: Wendy Akita
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/testing.htm (Drug Test)

DRUG TESTING TEACHERS

For over 15 years Hawai'i public school van and bus drivers have been 
required to undergo pre-employment, as well as random drug testing.

These drivers spend on average two to three hours per day with 
students transporting them to and from school.

Teachers spend five to seven hours per day with the students. 
Unfortunately, a few teachers have made poor choices (regarding use 
of drugs) and created an uncomfortable situation for the majority.

A random urine test seems a small price to pay for the safety and 
peace of mind for all in the teaching professions.

Wendy Akita

Lihu'e
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