Politics & Government
Forum Planned Monday to Discuss Drug Use, Prevention in Brentwood Schools
Community members are invited to share their thoughts.
A panel discussion about drugs, and identifying ways to address any potential use in the hallways of Brentwood schools, is planned for Monday night.
The discussion is planned for 6:30 p.m. in the .
The panel will consist of Brentwood Board of Education members, public safety officers, parents, former students and a representative from the .
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In September, school board members began debating possibly adding a drug testing program for students participating in extracurricular activities.
Since then, the discussion has broadened. Is drug testing the most cost-effective way to address the issue? Does the district even have a drug problem right now?
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The night will function as an information-gathering forum for the school board and community, said David Faulkner, assistant to the superintendent.
Afterward, time has been allotted for questions and comments from audience members.
See related on Patch:
- (Sept. 21, 2011)
- (Sept. 22, 2011)
- Drug Testing, Prevention Discussed by Brentwood School Board (Oct. 19, 2011)
- (Nov. 17, 2011)
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