Perkiomen Valley SD proposes vape-sensor rollout and tougher fines in draft protocol

Mister Ganesh presented a draft implementation plan for vape sensors pending board approval. The plan would install sensors over the summer and activate them in batches so administrators and security staff can adapt procedures and staffing. "At the beginning of the school year, at the high school, we plan to have an increased security presence due, shifting some assignments," Ganesh said.

The protocol proposes naming a point person to coordinate responses and escalating to building administration when necessary. Administration also proposed revisions to the code of conduct to increase consequences for vaping — citing school police authority to issue non‑traffic citations up to $200 — and emphasized using incidents as teachable moments by integrating vaping education into health curriculum and parent communications.

Staff noted challenges with the district’s current digital hall‑pass system and recommended upgrading it so teachers have data on students’ number and pattern of bathroom visits. The committee did not vote; staff will seek board approval and refine protocols before summer installation.