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October 17, 2023 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 25.

Title
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE THE REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.90 - SMOKING AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT

Description

Policy 2.90 - Smoking and Tobacco Free Environment - has been revised with the following definitions and requirements:

  • Adds change to tobacco promotion language recommended by Tobacco Free Florida


Gap Analysis

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.



Previous Outcomes 

This policy was previously approved and revised in June of 2022



Expected Outcomes 

This item needs to be noticed for 28 days after this first agenda inclusion. At the next scheduled regular board meeting after that period, the item will be brought back for adoption into School Board Policy. Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.



Strategic Plan Goal

Recommendation

That the advertisement of revised School Board Policy 2.90 - Smoking and Tobacco Free Environment - be approved as presented.



Contact Information

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact

$932.25 newspaper notices



ATTACHMENTS:
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REVISED POLICY 2.90 SMOKING AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT10/3/2023Cover Memo