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Meadow Bridge says vaping drives most suspensions; school adds social‑work intern, suicide‑prevention and bullying programs
Summary
Staff presented discipline figures (86 incidents to date; 22 out‑of‑school suspensions) and identified vaping as the top reason for suspensions; the school announced a social‑work intern, a sign‑of‑suicide program provided at no cost, bullying prevention lessons and parent trainings to expand support.
School staff presented discipline data showing that middle grades account for a large share of incidents and that vaping is currently the leading reason for suspension. "Vaping is our number 1 suspension," a staff member said while describing current protocols and automatic consequences for possession.
Presenters described scope and concentration of incidents: 86 total incidents to date, approximately 22 out‑of‑school suspensions this year and a small number of students responsible for a substantial share of incidents. Staff said some students (eight named in the presentation) accounted for an outsized portion of behavior incidents and suspensions.
To respond, the school plans a combination of prevention and targeted support: a social‑work intern who will assist with attendance and home‑visit outreach, a sign‑of‑suicide program obtained free through a partner organization, small‑group guidance and the All‑Based Bullying Program to be used during Unity Day (Oct. 22) and classroom lessons. Staff noted partnerships with regional medical providers and prevention coalitions for referrals to longer‑term care.
Presenters also listed parent trainings on vaping detection and prevention, Red Ribbon Week lessons, and vaping cessation programs. Board members and LSIC participants commented positively on the range of supports and asked staff to continue outreach to families.
School leaders said these measures are intended to reduce suspensions and divert students toward counseling and supports rather than repeated exclusionary discipline.
