Putnam City considers new tobacco policy
Putnam City School Board members will meet today to discuss and possibly vote on a plan to prohibit visitors from using tobacco while on school property.
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The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at Putnam City Administration Building, 5401 NW 40.
The board is looking to close any loopholes in the district’s existing tobacco policy, district spokesman Steve Lindley said. The current policy has two provisions: One says smoking is prohibited on school grounds, and the other prohibits students and staff from using tobacco on school property.
The policy does not specifically mention visitors.
The new policy the board is considering makes it clear that everyone, including visitors, is prohibited from using tobacco on school grounds at any time.
The policy change was sought by a group of students and residents, Lindley said.
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