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School board tables proposed random drug, alcohol testing policy after public concerns about scope, equity and penalties
Summary
The Roswell Independent School District board voted to table a second-reading update to policy J4450 on random drug and alcohol testing after public comment and board members raised concerns about the 45‑day penalty, inconsistent application across activities, testing costs and the need for broader stakeholder input.
The Roswell Independent School District Board on Jan. 13, 2025 voted to table a proposed update to policy J4450 (drug use in school activities; random drug and alcohol testing) after public comment and a lengthy board discussion about the policy’s scope, penalties and equity.
A parent and substance‑use prevention coordinator who identified herself as the coordinator of substance abuse prevention at La Casa Community Behavioral Health urged the board to delay action so community experts, coaches and students could provide further input. She said the proposed 45‑day suspension for students found in violation is “a very long period of time,” that enforcement has not been equal across schools and student needs vary. She described a personal case: her son, who has an IEP and takes medication for ADHD…
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