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Principals report strong early attendance and new vaping-sensor interventions
Summary
School principals reported high early attendance rates across primary and middle grades, described behavior-management plans and said new restroom vape sensors detected two incidents at the high school; the district is pursuing cohort education, diversion curricula and community partnerships for prevention.
Principals across Baboquivari Unified School District #40 told the Aug. 12 board meeting that the 2025'026 school year opened with high student attendance and targeted behavior plans, while the high school recorded two vaping incidents detected by newly installed restroom vape sensors.
Primary School Principal Enriquez Benson reported 94% attendance for the first days and described classroom-level interventions (behavior plans, parent contact) and a push to improve dismissal/pickup safety with an on-site SRO and reminders about crosswalk use. Board members singled out primary classrooms and staff for high attendance rates and praised transportation's role in reliable pick-ups.
The Accelerated/High School principal and behavioral-support staff said restroom sensors detected two vaping incidents in July; staff reported fewer incidents of alcohol/tobacco/other substances since sensors were activated. The district plans restorative circles for students involved, diversion-style education rather than solely punitive responses, and is arranging curricular and community health partnerships to provide in-person prevention programming. The district also reported Narcan training for staff is planned.
Board members discussed making prevention districtwide and earlier in the curriculum to catch use before high school. Principals requested community partners with subject-matter expertise to present to students and parents; administrators said they would pursue cohort presentations rather than a single large-assembly model so younger groups remain engaged.
