Board weighs vape-detection pilot and anti-vaping measures for middle/high schools

Aug 18, 2026

A board member proposed a pilot of vape-detection sensors, expanded prevention curriculum and mandatory parent conferences for first offenses; estimated districtwide detection would cost about $380,000, and the board asked staff to pursue grants and a small pilot.

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Board member Hellman presented a detailed proposal urging the district to treat vaping as a serious health and instructional disruption and to consider technology and programmatic responses.

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