Letter from JCPS Superintendent Mrs. Smith regarding Tobacco-Free School Policy

Dear Parents and Guardians: 
In an effort to allow all students, staff and community members the opportunity to have a tobacco free learning environment, Jackson County Public Schools approved a comprehensive tobacco-free school policy as outlined in House Bill 142. We have a district wide tobacco free policy which includes every school campus as well as athletic facilities. This is enforced at all times including school events and events after regular school hours, such as sporting events, etc. As a district, we appreciate your support implementing the policy. 
We have implemented this policy in an effort to create a healthy and positive learning environment, prevent tobacco use, and provide positive role modeling for students. Schools are a place where children develop lifelong behaviors, and we are committed to ensuring tobacco use in any form is not among those behaviors. 
We have installed signs about the policy throughout the school campus. We will also make regular announcements at school events to remind students and visitors of the policy and how it prohibits use of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor at these events or on school property. 
There are many helpful resources for youth or adults in our community who use tobacco products and want to quit. Please visit My Life My Quit (https://ky.mylifemyquit.org/.../resources/parents-guardians/) to learn more about free quit support services available for youth and adults. 
The updated policy, link to the updated Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline as well as links to educational resources can be found on our Safe Schools Website at https://bit.ly/JCPSSafeSchools 
Thank you again for your continued support and we look forward to a great year!