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Page 109 May. 24, 1976 Dr.-Clune presented materials and evaluations of the present smok- ing policy to the school committee authored by the members of the high school staff. Also a student house statement was presented to the school committee as follows: Memo to: The School Committee From: The Student Advisory Board to the School Committee The question has arisen as to whether the smoking policy at the High School is as effective as was hoped for. The Student Advisory Board felt that in order to answer the question accurately we had to solicit the opinions of other students. Most of the stu- dents we talked to felt that the policy had led to a definite im- provement over last year. There was a better rapport between tea- chers and students, less apathy toward the school administration, and improved appearance of the High School in many places. Some students sighted problems, however, such as the girls' lavatories and areas where cigarette butts littered the ground. In conclusion, we are in favor of continuing the smoking policy at the High School as it exists, with the understanding that improvements and evalua- tion will continue. Respectfully submitted, The Student Advisory Board Pasial Kahne Douglas Gallagher Judy Madoff Evanthia Speliotia David Stern The Student Government representative commented on the number of pro- grams held at the high school regarding smoking. It was noted that they were sparsely attended, yet there were films, doctors, and approximately three clinics held. They suggested that if schools were to make any in- fluence upon smoking the elementary and junior high school levels needed to be integrated into the program. Also lounges were needed to alleviate the problems for smokers during bad weather, winter weather, etc. They suggested matrons and monitors be appointed. Mr. Spiris said that he felt that when Dr. Lawson arrived it would be most appropriate for the principal of the high school to make a recommendation to the new super- intendent in light of the September 8, 1975 minutes which contain the original objectives of the smoking program at the high school. Comments should be made on whether the conditions were met or not met, and what recommendations should be made. Mrs. Swanson agreed that the school committee should review the smoking policy in the future after the arriv- al of the new superintendent. Dr. Clune said that it had been past practice to have the invoca- GRADUATION tion and the benediction as part of the graduation ceremonies. A poll conducted of students resulted in the recouu endation that this practice be continued. Dr. Clune announced that it would be.