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Student reps push for vape detectors; superintendent highlights reading gains and events

Bemidji Public School District Board · November 18, 2025
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Summary

A student representative proposed installing vape/smoke detectors in school bathrooms pending budget and grants; Superintendent Olson highlighted third-grade reading scores at a five-year high and listed upcoming district events.

A student representative told the board on Nov. 17 that the student council is exploring smoke and vape detector installations in school bathrooms to support the district’s smoking policy, and asked the district to investigate costs, product choices and potential grant funding.

"It relates to our smoking policy on campus, and we would need to find room in our budget," the student representative said, noting the need to…

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