The Brief The school board voted 4–3 to reject drug testing for teachers and staff. Board members raised concerns about cost, effectiveness and no evidence of a drug problem among employees. The start of the school year follows a pivotal decision by the school board, which voted 4–3 Monday night to reject drug testing for teachers and staff. What we know:During the meeting, Board Member Jennifer Craig‑Ford said it had been brought to her attention, though not confirmed, that some board members may have approached board supervisors about withholding funding to pressure the board to change its vote on staff drug testing. Board members raised concerns about the cost of the policy, the lack of evidence showing its effectiveness and no indication of a drug problem among school employees.