Action Research Plan - Phase One

SCHOOL VISION: To research extracurricular drug testing program possibilities and/or implementation.


GOAL: To answer the following question(s):
1. How can innovations improve and facilitate change in a district such as implementing a drug testing program for students involved in extracurricular activities in grades 7-12?
2. Is there ample support (i.e. parents, students, community, financially, logistics, research) to justify an extracurricular drug testing program?
3. Can an extracurricular drug testing program improve school discipline, achievement, and drug usage?



Action
Step (s) Person (s)
Responsible TIME LINE :
Start/
End Needed Resources Evaluation
Research pros and cons for random drug testing. Me
John G., Students, Teachers, Parents, Community Members Start: June

End: July
Internet
Surveys
Teachers, Parents, Students, Community Members Tally data conducted from research and surveys
Present findings to school board.

Me July Gathered Information
See if school board desires further looking into implementation of a program.
Me
School Board
Supt. Start: July

End: September Gathered Information If research is done effectively enough the school board should agree with seeking implementation
Research different random drug testing programs. Me
John G.
Sunny M. September Internet
Local Hospital and Health Services Organizations
Have school board choose one program.
Me
School Board End of September Gathered Information Choosing of one program researched.
Write program into student code of conduct handbook and make sure it is legal. Me
Supt
School Lawyer October

November Gathered Information, Supt, School Lawyer
Implement random drug testing for extracurricular activities. Me December 1st Gathered Information, Supt, School Lawyer Was I successful in implementing some sort of random drug testing program?