The Caldwell County school board received an update on the newly installed vape detectors in the middle and high schools during last week’s meeting.
After addressing agenda items, board member Stacy Brantley inquired about the effectiveness of the vape detectors. High school principal Daniel Kukahiko reported that the detectors have been in place for approximately a month, with over a dozen notifications per week during the initial weeks after installation.
click to download audioKukahiko mentioned that they have established an effective system for addressing these incidents, emphasizing that the vape detectors serve as a valuable deterrent.
click to download audioBoard member Anna Ray inquired about the possibility of tampering with the vapor detectors, prompting Director of Technology Ryan Weslie to confirm that they are equipped with tamper detection features.
click to download audioNevertheless, he noted that finding ways to bypass the detectors is a separate issue.
Weslie also stated that they are open to making changes or increasing efforts if needed.
