Cheney school board reviews drugs and alcohol policies

The Cheney Public Schools board of directors held first readings at their Oct. 26 meeting on policies designed to keep drugs and alcohol out of its workplaces and vehicles, as well as one reaffirming professional student and staff boundaries.

Associate Superintendent Sean Dotson said changes to the district’s policy on drug-free schools, communities and workplaces were the first made to that policy in 16 years. The changes define what constitutes the workplace, which now includes not only district buildings and vehicles but off-site, school-sponsored activities and any place where work is “don...