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School Committee committed to a smoke free/tobacco free learning environment
Jump to full article: Tewksbury (MA) Town Crier, 2009-07-12
Author: MATT FINN
Intro: On June 24, the School Committee took a definitive step in banning smoking on school property. Violation of the ban could bring heavy fines, as high as $300 for both students and faculty members of Tewksbury Public Schools for subsequent offenses. The town is looking to create a policy that serves as a deterrent for members of the school community and to create a healthier school.
Tewksbury is looking into installing tamper-proof smoke detectors in all student bathrooms. The town would also like to rehire a second hall monitor, with both of them supervising the hallways and parking lots.
The policy is a bold move in curtailing smoking on school property. Each offense will bring harsher punishments. For example, if a student violates the policy three times, it would result in a four-day suspension, a $100 fine, mandatory participation in a smoking cessation program, and a student-parent meeting with an administrator.
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