Board approves participation in National Youth Tobacco Survey as vaping concerns grow
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Summary
Kirtland Central High School was authorized to administer the voluntary 2026 National Youth Tobacco Survey; presenters said the 20-minute online survey helps the district understand nicotine and e-cigarette use and inform prevention and restorative approaches.
Sandra Westbrook presented the district request to participate in the 2026 National Youth Tobacco Survey, a voluntary 20-minute online instrument that asks students about tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. Westbrook said the survey has been used in the district previously and that participation would provide data to guide prevention programs and restorative practices. "The participation is students do not have to participate," she said, and staff will select administration dates between now and May.
Board members discussed vaping monitors on campus and the health concerns associated with secondhand aerosol. Trustees noted national reporting that nicotine use and vaping have increased among young people and supported the survey as a tool to gather current local data.
The board voted to approve the district's participation in the survey and asked staff to coordinate administration dates and communications for voluntary student participation.
