Open campuses, vaping top safety priorities in RFSD
Roaring Fork School District officials prioritize addressing open campus security and rising vaping rates among students.Summary
Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) leadership and local law enforcement recently held a town hall meeting to discuss school safety priorities. Key concerns include the open campus policy at high schools, which allows students to leave during the day, and the increasing prevalence of vaping among students. Officials noted that open campuses create security challenges by allowing unrestricted access to school grounds. While closing campuses is met with student and community resistance due to infrastructure limitations and student preferences, Superintendent Anna Cole emphasized the need for further discussion and community support to adhere to best safety practices. Vaping rates in the region are higher than the state average, prompting discussions about installing vape detectors and increasing funding for prevention programs. The district is also working to improve mental health resources and address staffing shortages for School Resource Officers (SROs), aiming for one SRO per 1,000 students.
(Source：Aspen Daily News)
