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Principal reports 199 vape detections; school to trial metal wand and use Juul settlement funds for pass system
Summary
Principal J. Mushtare reported 199 vape‑detector alarms so far this year and said the district is setting up an electronic pass system funded by Juul settlement money; administrators said it is difficult to identify individual vapers and confidentiality limits knowing whether students completed external programs.
Principal J. Mushtare told the board that vape detectors in the building have recorded 199 detections so far this school year. He said the district is setting up an electronic pass system funded with Juul settlement funds and that administrators are exploring the trial use of a metal detecting wand. Student board member A. Stevens asked about continued use of metal detectors; administration indicated they hope to pilot a wand as a trial.
When a parent asked whether frequent vapers could be required to attend an education program, Mushtare said it is often hard to prove exactly who was vaping; Superintendent B. Dorritie added that, because those programs are confidential, the district cannot track completion status. The minutes record the concerns and indicate the district is exploring both technology and programmatic responses.
