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      Board of Education Meeting

      ABP 5131.62 Tobacco

      Item Details

      Meeting
      September 13, 2021 – Board of Education Meeting
      Category
      11. Action Items
      Type
      Action item
      Recommended action
      Move to approve BP 5131.62 Tobacco.

      Motions

      Main Motion
      Passed

      Move to approve BP 5131.62 Tobacco.

      Moved by Debbie Cary · Seconded by Jason Tauriainen

      9 Yes0 No0 Abstain

      Yes: Debbie Cary, Greg Madden, Jason Tauriainen, Matt Morse, Mike Illg, Patti Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Virginia Morgan, Zen Kelly

      Public Content

      Background Information:

      The district has been developing and introducing programs within the district to combat the continuing increasing vape usage within our schools. According to the American Lung Association (ALA), E-cigarettes are now the most commonly used tobacco product among students. 28% of high school students nationwide are now vaping. Students often don’t realize just how harmful these products are, largely due to marketing techniques that are aimed at spreading misinformation. Vapes are designed to deliver nicotine quickly, which means that addiction happens quickly as well.

      We now have a number of evidence based programs at our disposal that are aimed at education and cessation support.

      It was reviewed by the committee on June 7, 2021 and July 12, 2021 it was reviewed in Board Policy Review. It was presented for first reading on August 2, 2021, and it is presented here this evening for a final reading and action.

      Administration recommends the approval of BP 5131.62 Tobacco.

      Public attachments

      • BP 5131.62 Tobacco.pdf75 KB