At the Freedom School Board meeting Monday the board approved two policies related to drugs: one for medical marijuana and CBD on school premises, and the other for drug and alcohol testing of employees and applicants.

Board Passes Marijuana and CBD Policy

The Medical Marijuana, Hemp, Cannabidiol (CBD) policy, which the board adopted, is lengthy and restrictive. In fact, Interim Superintendent Bryant Weber told the board it was one of the most restrictive in the whole region.

Using medical marijuana, even with a license, is prohibited on school premises.

The policy states, in part: “While the...