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Fines proposed for violation of policy
Jump to full article: Detroit (MI) Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 2009-06-07
Author: MATT FINN / Tewksbury Town Crier
Intro: The School Committee met on the 27th of May at the Wynn School to discuss a variety of issues, with one of those being violations of the smoking ban in the bathrooms at Tewksbury Memorial High School.
According to the Massachusetts Educational Reform Act of 1993, tobacco products in school, on school grounds, on school buses and school facilities is prohibited.
The TMHS current handbook says, "Suspected or actual use of any tobacco product, INCLUDING SMOKELESS TOBACCO, on school property or at school sponsored activities, as determined by the principal or designee will result in: First offense: a two-day suspension plus a meeting with parent and student and Second offense and subsequent offenses: a four-day suspension plus a meeting with parent and student."
The proposed plan, outlined by TMHS Principal Dr. Patricia Lally and Tewksbury Director of Public Health, Lou-Ann Clement, would impose a $50 fine for violators as well as introduce a smoking cessation program.
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