Massapequa board holds first reading to ban operating e-bikes, e-scooters and skateboards on school property
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Board held a first reading to add language to the student code of conduct (policy 5365) to prohibit operating e-bikes, e-scooters, pedal bikes and skateboards on district property (devices must be walked); a public hearing is scheduled before final approval.
The Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education opened a first reading on changes to the district code of conduct that would prohibit operating e-bikes, e-scooters, pedal bikes and skateboards on school property.
Dr. Chipani presented the addition to code of conduct 5365, saying the intent is to make enforcement uniform without an age exemption. "Regardless of age, no one should really be operating, you know, these modes of transportation while on school property," Dr. Chipani said, explaining the requirement that devices be walked while on campus.
Board members discussed procedure and confirmed the change will be treated as a first reading with a public hearing at the next meeting and possible approval in January. The presenter cited growing safety concerns involving electric bikes and scooters and thanked Nassau County Police Department for recent safety talks with students.
No public comment on this specific item was recorded during the meeting; the district did not provide an implementation timeline, signage plan or disciplinary matrix at the Nov. session.
