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Committee forwards revised alcohol, drugs and tobacco policy to full board for first reading after broader discussion
Summary
After extended discussion about discipline, counseling options and statutory language, the Policy and Personnel Committee forwarded a proposed alcohol, drugs and tobacco policy (P5131-16) to the full Bridgeport Board of Education for a first reading.
The Bridgeport School District Policy and Personnel Committee voted March 12 to forward a comprehensive draft policy on alcohol, drugs and tobacco (P5131-16) to the full board for a first reading after extended discussion about disciplinary tiers and supports.
Dr. Sacchi told the committee the proposal would replace two existing policies (Policy 5136 on smoking and Policy 5137 on drugs and alcohol). He said the draft broadens the definitions of controlled substances and “under the influence,” expressly includes electronic nicotine-delivery systems and vapor products, and…
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