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Board questions expulsions for vaping; explores probation, drug testing and program options
Summary
Members said the district’s recent expulsions — including many tied to vaping/THC possession — may not reduce recidivism and asked administrators to research conditional reinstatement, random drug screening, education programs and costs before proposing changes.
Board members raised questions about the effectiveness of expulsions for nonviolent possession (THC/vape devices) and asked administrators to explore alternatives such as programmatic sanctions, semester‑long conditional reinstatements, and random drug screening tied to re‑entry.
Why it matters: Board members and principals said removing students from school can deprive them of instruction and that many…
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