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Committee hears reports of vaping, cannabis use in schools; district installs halo detectors
Summary
School officials told the committee of increased vaping and cannabis use on campus and reported using ESSER funds to pilot and then expand "halo" vaping/smoke detectors, with roughly $250,000 spent to outfit middle schools.
Committee members and school staff described vaping and cannabis use as a growing problem that affects student comfort and classroom engagement. A teacher said students avoid using bathrooms because of pervasive vaping odors. School representatives reported a pilot at Calvert High followed by a county middle‑school rollout using ESSER funds and said the district spent approximately $250,000 to purchase and install "halo" vape/smoke detectors.
Members discussed enforcement and prevention: law‑enforcement representatives said retail compliance checks occur when communities report suspected underage sales, while others suggested a communication and branding campaign to change norms. The group discussed the limits of enforcement without reliable tips and the need to combine school discipline, parental engagement and community messaging to reduce availability and on‑campus use.
