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Students, Teen Court and new sensors part of Sarasota Schools’ anti‑vaping push; pilot planned at North Port High
Summary
Board heard an update on a student‑led anti‑vaping task force, Teens Anonymous peer support groups, and expanded Teen Court partnerships. Dr. Green described restroom vape detectors and Smart Pass integration being considered for a pilot at North Port High; cost quotes and a rollout plan are pending.
Superintendent Mark Connor and student leaders highlighted a multi‑pronged anti‑vaping initiative the district says has helped reduce vaping incidents across Sarasota County schools.
District staff presented three years of discipline data showing downward trends in tobacco/nicotine infractions and DRU (drug) CESSER offenses. Staff said repeat offender counts declined districtwide and reported only three DRU repeat offenders in the current 2025‑26 data pull. Dr. Clayton and task‑force students described a student‑led approach that pairs education, enforcement and support, including a new Teens Anonymous peer support…
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