May 3, 2023

Dear UV Parents and Guardians,

 I am writing this letter to inform you that as of this week we have installed vape detectors.  They are capable of alerting administrators via email when any tobacco or marijuana vape device is used.  These detection devices have been installed in our bathrooms and locker rooms. The emails that are sent to administrators will instantly inform us of the time, location, and intensity of the vape device usage in the area.  This data is then used in conjunction with hallway cameras outside of the bathroom that can identify potential users.

 I share this with you because our goal is not to catch students vaping, our goal is to stop students from vaping in our building. We would like students and families to understand that we are equipped to detect vape device usage and prepared to respond to such cases in accordance with the code of conduct. We hope sharing this information will reduce and eliminate instances of vape usage in our building

 We would appreciate it if you discuss this matter with your children.  In addition please convey that if they enter a bathroom and see suspicious activity they can report it to our teachers and administrators immediately. Thank you for your support as we seek to keep our building clean, safe, and tobacco free.  Thank you.

 Sincerely, 

Brendan Coyle
Secondary Principal
Unadilla Valley Central School District


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