Anti-Drug Abuse Policy

The Ocean Corporation operates under the United States Department of Education's drug prevention program and the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988.The corporation will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees as set out in the drug prevention program (consistent with local, state and federal law) up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution for violations of the Standards of Conduct.A disciplinary sanction may include referral to a self-help rehabilitation program.

Standards of Conduct

The Ocean Corporation prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on its property or as part of any of its activities.

Drug and Alcohol Policies

Alcohol Policy: The company is concerned about the use of alcohol at their facilities.This concern is limited to the effect that the use of alcohol has on the student's performance; it is not concerned with social drinking. Use, and particularly abuse, of alcohol adversely affects a student's efficiency, safety and health, and therefore seriously impairs his/her performance.In addition, it constitutes a potential danger to the welfare of other students, and exposes the company to risks of property loss or damage, or injury to other persons.

For purposes of this policy, a student shall be considered "on the facilities" whenever he/she is:

On company property, including parking lots.
Riding as a passenger in a company vehicle.
On field trips or on open water sessions.

Possession/Consumption on Premises: The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on company property is strictly prohibited, except that limited amounts may be made available and consumed at social functions on company property which are scheduled with the permission of an officer of the company. After such social functions all alcohol remaining is to be removed from the premises.

Action:
Any student who possesses, uses, or is under the influence of alcohol while on company facilities is subject to
         discipline, up to and including summary dismissal and prosecution for violations of the Standards of Conduct.
Any employee who is under the influence of alcohol while on company facilities is subject to disciplinary action.

Rehabilitation: The Ocean Corporation will encourage and assist employees with chemical dependencies (alcohol) to seek self-help treatment.

Drug Policy: The company is concerned about the use, possession, distribution, purchase or sale of illegal drugs and controlled substance in/on the company facilities.Such activities interfere with an individual's ability to perform safely and may adversely impact the safety of others.

The words "controlled substance" in this policy shall be taken to include all chemical substances or drugs listed in any controlled substances acts or regulations applicable under any federal, state or local laws of the U.S.Most controlled substances fall under the following categories:

Stimulants, which speed up central nervous system activity, e.g. amphetamines, cocaine and similar drugs.
Depressants, which relax central nervous system activity, e.g. narcotics, barbiturates and similar drugs.
Hallucinogens, which change perception and consciousness, e.g. marijuana, hashish, LSD and similar
         drugs.
Delirients, which cause mental confusion and disorientation, e.g. glue, solvents, aerosol sprays and similar
         drugs and substances.

Furthermore, the use of certain prescription drugs and/or over-the-counter drugs may also, in certain circumstances, affect an individual's performance and seriously impair his/her abilities.

Prohibitions: The following are strictly prohibited by the company:

The distribution, sale or purchase of a controlled substance while on the company facilities.(See definition in
         alcohol section).
Possession or use of, or being under the influence of, a controlled substance while on company facilities, except
         when under a doctor's direction when such use will not impair the individual's ability to perform.

The use of other drugs, including prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs, when such use may impair the individual's ability to perform or may affect the safety or well being of others.

Action:
Any student who violates the above prohibitions or is otherwise in violation of the Standards of Conduct is
         subject to discipline up to and including disciplinary dismissal.
Any student convicted on a charge of illegal possession, use, or sale of any controlled substance while off
         company facilities may be subject to discipline up to and including summary dismissal at the discretion of the
         company.
Any employee who possesses, uses, or is under the influence of illegal controlled substances while on
         company facilities or at a company-sponsored event is subject to disciplinary action, including termination of
         employment.

Rehabilitation: The Ocean Corporation will encourage and assist employees with chemical dependencies (drugs) to seek self-help treatment.

Drug Testing: Urine testing of students shall be conducted under the following circumstances:
When there is a reasonable suspicion that a student is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. "Reasonable
         suspicion” is a belief based on objective and coherent facts sufficient to lead a prudent person to suspect that
         the student is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
When a student is found in possession of alcohol or suspected illicit drugs, or when alcohol or suspected illicit
         drugs are found in an area controlled or used exclusively by the student (e.g., student's locker or desk).
Following an accident whose nature indicates impairment of ability or judgment or an incident in which safety
         precautions were violated or careless acts were performed.

Confidentiality of Drug Testing Results: Results of drug screening will be part of a student's medical records and maintained in accordance with applicable U.S. Department of Education regulations and the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Search Policy: The company reserves the right to search any location on company facilities, including any desk, locker or vehicle which is on company property.

Enforcement Policy: All disciplinary enforcement shall also be at the discretion of company management, and shall be based upon the severity of the offense and the actions of the student/employee with regard to the incident. The company shall be the sole judge of the sufficiency of evidence in such matters. When in the company's opinion the evidence so warrants, the company may also bring the matter to the attention of appropriate law enforcement authorities.

The company reserves the right to make referrals to law enforcement authorities, and further may permit law enforcement officials to conduct random searches of the company's facilities at the discretion of company management.

Disciplinary and administrative decisions shall be made in a manner consistent with applicable law.  A disciplinary dismissal of a student is not appealable.

Resources/Web Links:

Texas Controlled Substance Statutes

Links to information about Drug and Alcohol addiction, abuse and recovery:

National Institutes of Health - Facts About Addiction
National Institutes of Health - The Drugs of Addiction
Texas Department of State Health Services

Links to agencies that help person suffering from addiction:

Texas Treatment Locator

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