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Weston warns families after TikTok 'Chromebook spark' incidents; e‑bike safety reminders sent
Summary
Committee members reviewed a statewide TikTok trend that can cause Chromebooks to spark and burn; one Plainville student was hospitalized. The district sent rapid communications to staff and families. Committee members also noted community concerns about unsafe e‑bike operation and partnered messaging with police.
District staff and committee members discussed emerging student‑safety trends on May 12, including a TikTok challenge that intentionally tampers with Chromebook ports and a separate increase in unsafe e‑bike use; the district said it had sent timely notices to families to discourage dangerous behavior.
Jim (staff member) and Dan (staff…
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