District frames student drug-testing policy as preventive, educational approach
Assistant Superintendent Tasha Barker described the student drug-testing program as a preventive and educational measure intended for early intervention and family support rather than punishment; the program overview was presented for informational purposes.
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During the strategic and student-safety portion of the meeting, Assistant Superintendent Tasha Barker told the board that "the student drug testing program is designed as a preventive and educational measure-not a punitive one." The presentation framed testing as a tool to discourage substance use, identify students who may need support, and connect families with resources.
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