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Sister asks board to examine school's drug-testing and reporting practices after student tested positive
Summary
A New Albany graduate told the board her younger sister failed multiple drug tests and she believes counselors did not notify the Department of Child Services (DCS) despite staff being aware of substance abuse at home; she asked the board to review drug policy and communication to parents.
A New Albany graduate spoke during public comment March 10, urging the school board to review district practice after her younger sister failed multiple school-administered drug tests.
The speaker, Clara Bishop, said her sister, a Floyd Central High School junior, tested positive three times—most recently for five different narcotics—and was expelled for appearing at school under the influence. Bishop said that after staff and counselors were…
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