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District outlines stricter vaping discipline and an education module after expulsions related to tobacco and paraphernalia
Summary
District leaders detailed new discipline steps for student vaping, described a four‑hour Vape Educate module used during suspensions and reported 34 recommended expulsions last year for tobacco/vape or drug‑paraphernalia incidents.
Lexington‑Richland School District Five officials told the board on Sept. 8 they have tightened discipline for student vaping and are using a required online education module, and they briefed trustees on last year’s discipline numbers.
Chief of Student Services and Planning Dr. Harris and Student Services Officer Mr. Pollock said the district’s updated approach treats first‑offense vaping at the middle school level as a three‑day out‑of‑school suspension (reducible to two days if students complete the district’s Vape Educate program). For high school students, the first offense draws a four‑day suspension (reducible to three days with Vape Educate). Mr. Pollock said second offenses generate a…
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