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School committee approves ceiling‑mounted vape sensors for middle schools; pilot may expand to high school
Summary
After a multi‑school pilot, the Fall River School Committee approved a five‑year contract for ceiling‑mounted air‑quality sensors intended to detect vaping in school restrooms. The initial rollout will cover middle schools; members asked for ongoing data and discipline policy alignment before wider deployment.
The Fall River School Committee voted to approve a five‑year contract for ceiling‑mounted air‑quality detectors intended to alert staff to vaping events in student restrooms and other small spaces.
Committee members and technology staff described the systems, made by Verkada, as ceiling devices that trigger real‑time text and email alerts when air quality changes consistent with vaping. Mr. Ken Cabral,…
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