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January 18, 2024

Hidden in Plain Sight at North Union schools

 

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

North Union officials are continuing their work with local law enforcement on how to handle vaping and other drug related issues in the schools.

At the first board of education meeting for 2024 Saturday morning, Superintendent Justin Uff e r m a n discussed the recent Hidden in Plain Sight program, presented to teachers and staff in the district, by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The interactive program informs teachers and parents how to better spot items that can signal drug-related or other dangerous activities with teenagers in everyday items and containers.

Ufferman told the board that the demonstration, even though he’d seen versions before, wa…

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