Super: 'We're Losing Kids' to Lacey's Drug Problem
The school district is considering implementing a random drug testing program in 2013 for high school students in extracurricular activities and those with a parking pass
Approximately 67 percent of high school students participate in athletic activities, all who could potentially be subjected to a random drug test in the fall of 2013. Twenty-five parents and school employees participated in a community forum Tuesday night on a random drug testing program that the district is considering implementing. The purpose of the meeting was to generate questions the administration will answer in a fact sheet posted on the district website. “We have a drug problem,” Superintendent Dr. Sandra Brower said. “Random drug testing is happening here in New Jersey and it is generally used as a deterrent." Random drug testing is also used for the “spillover effect,” meaning students understand and know that they will be a …
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Lacey Resident
5:09 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
I have one son who graduated from Lacey HS, one currently a freshman and two younger children who will be going to Lacey HS and my opinion....Its about time!!! Today I asked my HS son his feelings about this topic...he answered...I dont care. The reason for his answer is that he currently is smart enough to stay away from drugs. I do as most parents and talk to my kids all the time about drugs. … more ›