Pilot finds vape detectors can reduce bathroom vaping where used; board to refine pilot before wide purchase

May 6, 2026

A year‑long pilot of bathroom vape detectors at two high schools produced mixed results but reported roughly a 75% reduction in detections after audible alerts in tested locations; staff recommended further piloting and procedural work before a systemwide rollout, noting an estimated full‑system cost and available restricted funds.

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Washington County Public Schools staff and school principals reviewed a pilot program that installed vape detectors in selected high‑school bathrooms and tested silent and audible alert modes.

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