From: Keys-Gamarra, Karen A

To: Brabrand, Scott S

Subject: FW: Juuling at McLean High School
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 8:56:44 PM

Hi Scott;
 
Please see the letter below.  I have heard this type of activity has been on the rise.  Can someone
look into this?
 
Karen Keys-Gamarra
Fairfax County School Board
  At-Large Member
571-423-1091 (Office)
kakeysgamarr@fcps.edu
 
From: ]
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2018 11:53 AM
To: Janie Strauss <janie@janiestrauss.com>; Keys-Gamarra, Karen A <kakeysgamarr@fcps.edu>
Cc: McElveen, Ryan (School Board Member) <rlmcelveen@fcps.edu>; Moon, Ilryong (School Board
Member) <IMoon@fcps.edu>; Karen Keys-Gamarra <karen4fairfaxkids@gmail.com>
Subject: Juuling at McLean High School
 
 
February 7th, 2018
 
Ms. Ellen Reilly
Principal
McLean High School
 
Dear Ms. Reilly --
 
Thank you so much for making parents aware of the prevalence of juuling/vaping at McLean High School.
I also thought the segment on Channel 7 news this week was very informative and enlightening.
 

 
 

All kids should be able to go to school in a

safe, drug free environment.
 
I spoke to another parent and he told me that

 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on .  Once again, I
appreciate all that you are doing to have a drug free school.
 
Thanks,
 

 
cc: 
 
Janie Strauss, Dranesville School Board Member
Karen Keys-Gamarra, At Large School Board Member
Moon, At Large School Board Member
Ryan McElveen, At Large School Board Member
 
 
From: Lockard, Steven
To: Brabrand, Scott S
Subject: FW: Keeping the April 30th Vaping Meeting with FCPS
Date: Friday, April 6, 2018 11:50:13 AM

Just FYI.
 
Steven A. Lockard, Ph.D.
Deputy Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
571-423-1020
 
Together…It’s Possible!
 
Twitter: @SteveLockard1
 
From: McLaughlin, Megan (School Board Member)
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2018 11:47 AM
To: >
Cc: Austin, Cheryl <caustin@fcps.edu>; Lockard, Steven
<salockard@fcps.edu>; Long, Diane <dslong@fcps.edu>
Subject: Re: Keeping the April 30th Vaping Meeting with FCPS
 
Hi
 
I am so glad we were able to connect this morning about your powerful email below, and that you
still plan to meet with Deputy Supt Steve Lockard & Asst. Supt Teresa Johnson on April 30th,
despite my absence. I will ask my colleague Ms. Schultz (a fellow RSS parent) if she can attend or
perhaps another SBM
 
As I shared with you, I fully agree that FCPS must take macro-level steps to fully understand &
effectively address this serious County-wide (and national) problem. Please be assured that FCPS
leaders are committed to enhancing student safety and well-being in our schools.
 
Thus, I strongly support the creation of a FCPS working group (that would include your invaluable
parent voice) as well as School & County staff to help devise effective prevention & intervention
measures within our schools. Next steps must also include changes to our current SR&R language
on e-cigarettes/vaping, the development of more enhanced public communications, and additional
community awareness meetings.
 
As a fellow parent, social worker and School Board Member, I want to personally thank you, your
for your selfless efforts to raise public awareness about
an issue that is impacting middle & high school students within the County and our nation. As the
10th largest school system in the US, our future actions can also help many more school divisions
tackle this important problem.
 
I look forward to our future work together on this, and I hope & your family continue to
make positive strides during his path of recovery. 
 
Cheers,
Megan 
NEVER felt so powerless. All I can say is Thank God for
this happening at home.  
 
When school jurisdictions  (which are the in loco
parentis of our children during the academic weekday)
do NOT have a grasp on the severity and life-altering (if
not tlife-taking) dangers inherent in and of the vaping
cultured coupled with a complete ignorance or
misunderstanding of what the devices do, what they look
like, what they can be filled with and how easily they are
trafficked, our kids are under constant threat.  
 
These devices look like flash drives, guitar pic cases,
retainer cases, pens and other “regular” things. They can
be filled with WHATEVER anyone wants to put in
them. The devices and their “fluids” are unregulated. Ddi
you know that nicotine is caustic to skin?
Propylene Glycol (PG) is itself a synthetic petroleum-
based fluid… it’s also an ingredient in anti-freeze
(similar to ethylene glycol) that is used in automotive
engines. It’s sweet, and poisonous if ingested. It’s the
stuff that kills animals like cats and dogs who lick it off
the street or garage because it’s wet and sweet.
 
"Propylene Glycol (PG) is a synthetic liquid substance derived from petroleum. It is
a main ingredient in most e-liquids, used as a carrier for the flavorings and often for
nicotine, as well. There have been numerous reports from vapers of sensitivity or
outright allergic reaction to PG, necessitating additional research to accurately and
conclusively determine whether it is safe to vape.”
 
"Allegedly, in small percentage of cases, PG can cause possible lung damage to
vapers, but not to those exposed to the second-hand smoke, or vape.
Additionally, some users claim that propylene glycol causes a sore throat, muscle
pain, and thirst. If you experience loose bowel movements, rash or sweating at
night, you are probably allergic to propylene glycol.
According to users’ reports, propylene glycol side effects may last for a couple of
days until your body gets used to the substance.
To avoid throat irritation, make sure to take a break after every vaping session and
don’t forget to drink plenty of water. Also, make sure not to mistake quit smoking
side effects, such as stomach pain, headache, nausea, etc., with side effects of
propylene glycol. To better understand your condition if anything of the mentioned
occur, check out our post on vaping vs. smoking. In addition, see our post
on benefits of vaping so that you can be aware of the importance of quitting
smoking.
According to the FDA, propylene glycol can be used during the extended
period. World Health Organization also find it safe to use. The substance leaves
the body 48 hours after the ingestion.
Dr. Oswald Hope Robertson exposed lab mice to propylene glycol vapor back in
1942. The results of his experiments were rather interesting. He discovered that
this substance could help in fight against pneumonia and other damaging
respiratory diseases. The problem is the mainstream media, especially those
platforms boosted by the government, which will not even dive deeper into scientific
conclusions before making their statements that are dramatic and adverse by
default.
On the other hand, given that vaping industry is relatively new, there are still not
enough scientific studies regarding the ingredients of vape juice including
propylene glycol. And, if you are about to start vaping, make sure to select the best
vape juice correctly."
 
What’s a “healthy" alternative to GP? Vegetable oil; but
that’s more expensive. 
 
The whole vaping / e-cigarette device was created for
ADULTS who wished to break the smoking habit. Kids
use these devices in an INVERTED fashion. A
smoking addict would use the highest  strength
nicotine available or necessary and then as time went
by, that smoker would taper off by using less and less to
eventually cessation as the nicotine addiction wears
down. Kids use them in the opposite way: start low, go to
the highest possible strength. It’s a buzz. It’s a drug:
nicotine. E-cigarettes / vaping devices ARE NOT
ABOUT TOBACCO. They are a NICOTINE delivery
system. Just like cigarettes are. But cigarettes burn
tobacco and their other agents cause cancer. Vaping
supposedly does not. But there are OTHER chemicals
used to deliver the “vapor” or “cool steam” in which the
fluid / oil / nicotine / THC / CBD or other oil is delivered
into the lungs and thus the blood.  
 
I honestly feel like I’m taking in a hall of mirrors
 to myself.  
 
You don’t need me. I get it: parents need to educate
themselves. Mr. Eline’s email in early February was
efficient. However, I’ve heard nothing else about it from
FCPS. Is it possible that I am the only parent
asking about this stuff? I can not imagine, but I do not
know. 
 
This situation transcends parents — at this point. Maybe
once you all get some traction on what you’re dealing
with in the schools, then you can engage more parents.
But right now, you all need to learn about it. In just one
hour, I found a whole bunch of content to share with you.
Please read it and learn more. 
 
What needs to happen next, is to create a task force
consisting of prominent pediatricians or ER doctors
who’ve worked on people coming off this stuff, some
police officers who’ve arrested or detained people on this
stuff; a psychiatrist or two from the Merrifield Center or
Dominion House (who’ve interview and worked with
people coming off this stuff), and read up on it all on the
web (here are some options): 
 
https://srhd.org/programs-and-services/vaping-prevention
 
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-
cigarettes/index.htm
 
https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/ecigarette-
ads/index.html : "About 2.4 million middle and high school students were
current (past 30-day) users of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, in 2014. Most e-
cigarettes contain nicotine, which causes addiction, may harm brain development, and
could lead to continued tobacco product use among youth. Tobacco product advertising
can entice youth to use tobacco, and spending to advertise e-cigarettes has increased
rapidly since 2011. About 69% of middle and high school students were exposed to e-
cigarette advertisements in retail stores, on the Internet, in magazines/newspapers, or on
TV/movies. Exposure to e-cigarette advertisements may be contributing to increases in e-
cigarette use among youth. Efforts by states, communities, and others could reduce this
exposure.” 
 
 
And educate yourselves about the luring, baiting, and
flavors geared toward our children and harmful
chemicals used in
delivery: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/body/vaping/ —
per this article, written in 2016, these fluids / oils / juices
/ fills are STILL unregulated. "There are now hundreds of
different devices and thousands of different flavors for those devices. But
the hazy, lazy days at the vape shop may be numbered. This May, the FDA
ruled that e-cigarettes products will be subject to the same regulation
applied to cigarettes. In addition to prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to
those under 18, this means that manufacturers and retailers of vapor
“juices” will have to register ingredients with the FDA, a process that
could be onerous and expensive for small operators. After August 8, vapor
retailers will have three years to comply with the rules by registering and
labeling their product ingredients.” 
 
Three years. That means, they still have a year to not have to comply. 
 
I could go on and on. Last week I read an article about a
teenager in Texas who bought synthetic (most of it is
because of the GP) THC or CBD oil who went blind and
had multiple strokes. She was put on a ventilator.
Her parents took her off it and she survived, but she’s
paralyzed and lives in a wheelchair. She has regained
some of her sight.   
 
This is not about me and what I know and what I can
bring to the table . We are wasting time.  
 
Then, during the task force, as a side effort, get smart and
have the School Board end the confusion between vaping
and actual  tobacco “smoking.” 
 
While that is going on, open the doors to parents: hold
town hall meetings, invite the task force to
present. That’s how you get parents involved. But you all
have to do it first because you run the schools and the
kids attend the schools. This is about you all
educating yourselves, making intelligent and proactive
and educated decisions about how to treat and enforce
the law regarding “E-cigarettes" and vaping devices and
fluids on school property. 
 
Again, change your mindset: This is NOT ABOUT
TOBACCO. This is about nicotine — a drug. This is
about marijuana liquids. This is about liquid opiate
delivery systems. And NONE of these fluids are FDA
regulated, which means they could be made in a rat
poison -infested 3rd-wolrd factory and sold at a gas
station in Clifton or Great Falls or Springfield. Please get
with the program. 
 
Look, I’m repeating myself and I’m done doing that. 
 
With all due respect: educate yourselves, enforce the
"drug-free school zone" policies I and other parents and
students EXPECT you all to enforce. 
 
Megan, I know you and I talked about taking a softer
hand to these kinds of discipline matters, but I am done
with that idea. I wish it were as simple as a kid
selling another kid a cigarette at school (that would be a
DREAM to me), but it’s not. I’m feeling hawkish now.
This is the EQUIVALENT of a kid selling something
that looks like a cigarette but it’s laced with bath salts or
amphetamines, or lye and then that innocent kid smokes
it thinking it’s a just a cigarette and he or she is
just trying to fit in with the cool kids and then has a
freak-out overdose that lasts hours and threatens the life
of that very child.
 
Please, I urge you ALL to treat this as a SERIOUS
matter; to educate yourselves; and discuss a zero
tolerance (no more calls home to parents to pick this stuff
up and talk to their kids — it’s not a cell
phone violation), minimum 3-day suspension for anyone
caught bringing this stuff on a campus and review and
 change the discipline policies to PROTECT
CHILDREN. Kids get suspended for
being intoxicated on campus, or expelled for selling
drugs; why no expulsion for selling tainted vape juice?
Because there is no policy on it because people think this
is about tobacco. 
 
Protect my kids. You all know about this situation now;
you can’t claim ignorance. If something horrific happens
and it’s linked back to the schools, this will be left in
your laps. 
 
I am not mad; I’m out of gas. I have to protect my
family. 
 
Kindest regards, 
 
      

On Apr 5, 2018, at 4:11 PM, Austin, Cheryl

<caustin@fcps.edu> wrote:
From: Torre, John
To: Eisenberg, Sharon
Cc: Ivey, Frances W; Guilfoyle, Matt
Subject: FW: letter
Date: Monday, March 12, 2018 5:43:27 PM

 
Sharon, here is a letter for you to send this evening
 
Dear Parents,
This note is to inform you about an incident that occurred this past Friday in which students
were discovered vaping on school property.  The school notified parents of the students
involved and assigned appropriate disciplinary consequences.
 
Vaping is the act of inhaling vapor produced by a vaporizer or electronic cigarette. The vapor is
produced from a material such as an e-liquid, concentrate, or dry herb.  
We have had reports that some students and parents seem to perceive vaping as a relatively
innocuous activity that is less harmful than other tobacco products. The reality is that there is
a growing body of evidence that vaping can harm people, especially adolescents.  For
example, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and many other health organizations are
warning people about the dangers of vaping. The CDC states in a recent report entitled, E-
Cigarettes and Young People: A Public Health Concern, “There is already enough evidence to
justify efforts to prevent e-cigarette use by young people.”  Additional information about
vaping or juuling is available in this recent FCPS newsletter.
 
https://www.fcps.edu/blog/have-you-heard-juuling
 
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to encourage our
students to make healthy choices. 
 
 
 
From: Long, Diane
To: StCyr, Lori L
Subject: FW: Vaping PSA
Date: Monday, September 17, 2018 1:35:02 PM
Attachments: image001.png

Does this go into the “SB” follow up folder? Never quite sure what needs to be there…
 
---------------------------------------------
Diane Long
Executive Administrative Assistant
     to the Deputy Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools
8115 Gatehouse Rd.
Falls Church, VA 22042
571-423-1020
 
From: Schultz, Elizabeth (School Board Member)
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 1:25 PM
To: Johnson, Teresa L <TLJohnson4@fcps.edu>
Cc: Brabrand, Scott S <ssbrabrand@fcps.edu>; Ivey, Frances W <FWIvey@fcps.edu>; Tyler, Deborah L
<dltyler@fcps.edu>; Long, Diane <dslong@fcps.edu>; Corbett Sanders, Karen (School Board Member)
<klcorbettsan@fcps.edu>; McLaughlin, Megan (School Board Member) <momclaughlin@fcps.edu>; Madeja, Lisa
<emadeja@fcps.edu>
Subject: FW: Vaping PSA
 
Teresa:
As a follow-up, here is the original chain on the vaping problems raised at and about which Megan and I
had meetings with Steve, then you. With apologies if I missed it, but I don’t recall any further information and still
would appreciate the opportunity to understand more clearly about the plans or actions the division has taken
since May. This is an important issue, which was then evident and why we raised it even before the newly
heightened focus by the FDA which is apparent in the WaPo article Karen shared.
Thank you in advance for any additional information.
Elizabeth
 
Elizabeth L. Schultz
Fairfax County School Board
Springfield District
Elizabeth.Schultz@fcps.edu
Voicemail: 571-423-1080
 
 
Lisa Madeja, Executive Administrative Assistant
Fairfax County School Board Office
Phone:  571-423-1055   
FAX:  571-423-1067
 
Please be aware that correspondence with School Board members is subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  This means that
your correspondence may be made public if (1) it deals with FCPS business and (2) someone requests it - even if you have asked that your
message be kept confidential.  Only a few topics are exempt from the disclosure requirement, such as information about identifiable students and
personnel information about individual employees. Residents who wish to submit a FOIA request may find information here.
 
From: Lockard, Steven
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2018 9:31 AM
along the way? Thank you so much,
 
Lisa
 
From: Lockard, Steven
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2018 8:53 AM
To: Schultz, Elizabeth (School Board Member) <elschultz@fcps.edu>; Johnson, Teresa L
<TLJohnson4@fcps.edu>
Cc: McLaughlin, Megan (School Board Member) <momclaughlin@fcps.edu>; Austin, Cheryl
<caustin@fcps.edu>; Madeja, Lisa <emadeja@fcps.edu>; Benedicto, Anne M.
<AMBenedicto@fcps.edu>; Guilfoyle, Matt <msguilfoyle@fcps.edu>; Brabrand, Scott S
<ssbrabrand@fcps.edu>; Duran, Francisco <fdduran@fcps.edu>
Subject: RE: Vaping PSA
 
Thanks, Elizabeth,
I started talking with Matt Guilfoyle yesterday afternoon about the PSA work – your ideas are great
and I have copied him on this email so he and his team are aware as we begin the work.
 
I thought the meeting was productive and Teresa and I stayed afterwards to start the wheels in
motion for planning and  future town hall style meetings.  We will also be reaching back out to Ms.
to get her input on both the PSA and town halls.
 
Thanks again,
Steve
 
Steven A. Lockard, Ph.D.
Deputy Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
571-423-1020
 
Together…It’s Possible!
 
Twitter: @SteveLockard1
 
From: Schultz, Elizabeth (School Board Member)
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 11:53 PM
To: Lockard, Steven <salockard@fcps.edu>; Johnson, Teresa L <TLJohnson4@fcps.edu>
Cc: McLaughlin, Megan (School Board Member) <momclaughlin@fcps.edu>; Austin, Cheryl
<caustin@fcps.edu>; Madeja, Lisa <emadeja@fcps.edu>; Benedicto, Anne M.
<AMBenedicto@fcps.edu>
Subject: Vaping PSA
 
Steve, Teresa: 
Thank you very much for a great meeting today. Very much appreciate you listening and sharing
thoughts with the parents and me regarding what staff is seeing and the urgent need to move for our
students.
 
One sample idea; story-boarding the marketing of anti-vaping messages (PSAs)
(...place compelling visuals where indicated)
 
If I told you this (vape)
means this (doubles the chance you’ll smoke regular cigarettes)
...would you still do it?
 
If I told you this (vape)
can contain this (contaminants like rat poison)
...would you still do it?
 
If I told you this (vape)
can contain this (the nicotine equivalent of [mouth with] a whole pack of lit cigarettes)
...would you still do it?
 
If I told you this (vape)
does this (constricts blood flow to the skin, starving it of nutrients, drying, wrinkling and sagging it)
...would you still do it?
 
If I told you this (vape)
can cause this (heart arrhythmia)
...would you still do it?
 
If I told you this (vape)
is just as addictive as this (heroin)
...would you still do it?
 
If I told you this (vape)
contains this (toxins and carcinogens linked to Lung, Stomach, Bladder and Esophageal cancer, Heart
disease, Emphysema and Asthma)
...would you still do it?
 
If I told you this (vape)
contains this (toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, chromium, manganese, and nickel which can cause
lung, liver, immune, cardiovascular, and brain damage)
...would you still do it?
 
If I told you this (vape)
can give you this (incurable herpes for the rest of your life)
...would you still do it?
 
 
 
Idea: 
Hold a competition and have DECA, FBLA & AV/Video Club students compete to create/produce
student-to-student PSA(s)!
 
Also, undertook review of a lot of research this afternoon - will share under separate cover.
 
In 2015, more than a quarter of students in grades 6 through 12 and more than a third of young
adults had ever tried e-cigarettes.
https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/getthefacts.html
 
Electronic cigarettes don’t contain tobacco, but they do contain nicotine. Nicotine constricts the
veins so there is less blood flow to the skin, which basically starves the skin of the nutrients it
needs to stay healthy. When your skin is depleted in nutrients it can dry out, wrinkle, and get
saggy.
 
More teenagers now use e-cigarettes than traditional cigarettes.
Chemicals are not listed on the ingredients of the vape liquid.
Acrylonitrile is a highly poisonous compound used widely in the manufacture of plastics,
adhesives and synthetic rubber,” the National Center for Biotechnology Information says on its
website.
https://us.vocuspr.com/Newsroom/ViewAttachment.aspx?
SiteName=AAP&Entity=PRAsset&AttachmentType=F&EntityID=121686&AttachmentID=3b026982-
97a7-4e43-8713-fef7106071c7
 
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/teen-inhale-cancer-causing-chemicals-e-
cigarettes-n853611
 
 
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1413069#t=article
 
Chemical emissions also changed based on the e-cig’s battery voltage. The higher the voltage,
the higher the temperature in the coil — and the heat meant higher chemical amounts were
released. Emissions also varied based on how long the e-cig had been used. The longer it was
used, the higher the level of chemicals it released, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and
acrolein — which are all carcinogens or respiratory irritants. That’s because chemical residue
was accumulated on or near the heating coil. As this residue was heated up, it released even
more chemicals.
 
https://www.theverge.com/2016/7/27/12299784/electronic-cigarettes-e-cigs-chemicals-cancer-
fda
 
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db217.pdf
 
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db217.pdf
 
nicotine use can affect brain development in kids and teens
nicotine can cause you to have mood swings. Very bad mood swings.
Ingredients:
stearic acid (also used in candle wax)
ammonia (toilet cleaner)
methane (sewer gas)
 
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/teen-inhale-cancer-causing-chemicals-e-
cigarettes-n853611
 
In the United States, waterpipes are especially popular among college students and young
people. Unfounded assumptions about their relative safety fuel the trend. People think that
water can “filter” tobacco smoke, making it less harmful. But there’s no proof of this.
Potential health risks associated with waterpipes:
Exposure to the same toxins as cigarettes but in higher quantities. Waterpipe smoke contains
high levels of many toxic compounds found in cigarettes. These include carbon monoxide,
heavy metals, and chemicals linked to cancer.
Cancers associated with the toxins and chemicals:
• Lung cancer
• Stomach cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Esophageal cancer
Other conditions associated with the toxins and chemicals:
• Heart disease
• Respiratory diseases like emphysema, which causes difficulty breathing
Typically, waterpipe smoking sessions last up to 1 hour. This exposes people to higher toxin
levels than cigarettes.
Potential to spread infectious disease. Sharing a waterpipe with other people increases the risk
transferring diseases and viruses. Especially if the mouthpieces are not cleaned properly.
Nicotine addiction. The tobacco in waterpipes and cigarettes contains similar levels of nicotine.
And nicotine is highly addictive.
 
https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/prevention-and-healthy-living/stopping-tobacco-
use-after-cancer-diagnosis/health-risks-e-cigarettes-smokeless-tobacco-and-waterpipes
 
 
Adolescents who use e-cigarettes had as much as 3 times more exposure to toxic chemicals to
teens who didn't vape.
Some of the potentially cancer-causing compounds found in those who used e-cigarettes were
acrylonitrile, acrolein, propylene oxide, acrylamide and crotonaldehyde. Researchers discovered
some of the chemicals were also found in adolescents who used flavored e-cigarettes without
nicotine. 
 
They found the cells mutated and became cancerous at a much higher rate than expected,
and mice exposed to the smoke also suffered significant DNA damage.
 
The New York University team warns their findings, published today, bring into question the
popular belief that vaping nicotine is a safe alternative to smoking it in cigarettes.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5325945/Vaping-causes-cancer-new-study-
warns html
 
 
Australia, China, and Brazil, have banned the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes.
Smokeless does not mean harmless. 
Vapor from e-cigarettes contains some of the same carcinogens and toxic chemicals that
tobacco smoke does.
https://truthinitiative.org/sites/default/files/Vaporized_E-
cigarettes_Advertising_and_Youth_May2014.pdf
 
 
 
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2015/12/chemical-flavorings-found-in-e-cigarettes-
linked-to-lung-disease/
 
Al, aluminum;
As, arsenic;
Cd, cadmium;
Cr, chromium;
Cu, copper;
Fe, iron;
LOD, limit of detection;
Mn, manganese;
Ni,nickel;
Pb, lead;
Sb, antimony;
Sn, tin;
Ti, titanium;
U, uranium;
W, tungsten;
Zn, zinc
 
E-cigarettes are a relevant source of exposure to a wide variety of toxic metals including
chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and lead (Pb) as well as to essential metals that are potentially toxic
through inhalation such as manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn). Metal concentrations in the e-liquid
from the original dispenser increased markedly in the same e-liquid after it was added to the
device and was brought into contact with the heating coil, both in the generated aerosol and in
the liquid that remained in the tank. These findings support the hypothesis that metals are
transferred from the device (most likely the coil) to the e-liquid and from the e-liquid to the
aerosol that is inhaled by the user. Due to potential toxicity resulting from chronic exposure to
metals in e-cigarette aerosols, additional research is needed to more precisely quantify metal
exposures resulting from e-cigarette use and their implications for human health, and to support
regulatory standards to protect public health.
https://ehp niehs nih.gov/ehp2175/
 
There are > 7,000 e-cigarette flavors currently marketed. Flavoring chemicals gained notoriety
in the early 2000s when inhalation exposure of the flavoring chemical diacetyl was found to be
associated with a disease that became known as “popcorn lung.” There has been limited
research on flavoring chemicals in e-cigarettes.
 
Many of these same flavors are common in e-cigarette flavor cartridges, and are often sold with
names that we consider to be potentially appealing to children, teenagers, and young adults:
Cupcake, Fruit Squirts, Waikiki Watermelon, Cotton Candy, Tutti Frutti, Double Apple
Hookah, Blue Water Punch, Oatmeal Cookie, and Alien Blood. Further, e-cigarettes use a
battery-driven nicotine delivery system in which an atomizer produces an aerosol (and vapors of
evaporated liquids) through the heating of e-cigarette liquids contained in replaceable cartridges
or re-fillable wells...
 
The heating, vaporization, and subsequent inhalation of these flavoring chemicals in e-cigarettes
makes an exposure pathway for these flavorings that has significant similarities to those of the
workers at the microwave popcorn facilities...
 
Because of the vast number of flavored e-cigarettes currently on the market, our convenience
sample of 51 flavors means that the extent to which are results are generalizable to the entire
population of e-cigarette flavors is simply unknown; we did, however, detect at least one
flavoring compound in 47 of the 51 flavors tested, suggesting the need to rapidly determine
whether this high prevalence found in our study is consistent across the many thousands of
flavors being sold...
 
Our findings confirm the presence of diacetyl and other flavoring chemicals in flavored e-
cigarettes. Because of the associations between diacetyl and bronchiolitis obliterans and other
severe respiratory diseases among workers inhaling heated vapors containing diacetyl, urgent
action is recommended to further evaluate the extent of this new exposure to diacetyl and
related flavoring compounds in e-cigarettes.
 
https://ehp niehs nih.gov/15-10185/
 
Toxic Heavy Metals Found In E-Cigarette Vapor
Scientists at John Hopkins University have found there’s lead, arsenic, chromium, manganese,
and nickel in the vapor of modifiable vaping devices. As you can imagine, these are not good
for you. Long-term exposure and persistent inhalation of the metals have been linked to lung,
liver, immune, cardiovascular, and brain damage, and even cancers.
They then tested for the presence of 15 metals in the e-liquids in their coil-containing e-cigarette
tanks, the refilling dispenser, and the vapor.
While they only found small amounts of toxic metal in the e-liquids alone, they discovered
considerable amounts in the e-liquids that had been exposed to the heating coils. This indicates,
the researchers say, that the metals almost “leak” from the metallic heating coils. They went on
to show that the metals can then end up in the aerosols, i.e. the vapor, from the heated e-liquid.
http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/toxic-heavy-metals-found-in-e-cigarette-vapor/
 
 
A recently published study from UC San Francisco and George Washington University (the first
evidence of major, long-term health risks for e-cigarette users) suggests that daily e-cigarette
use may double the risk of heart attack. Conventional, combustible cigarette use was found to
triple the risk.
Research from the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering also found that, although e-
cigarette companies market their products as quitting aids for current smokers, vapes' popularity
among teens can act as a gateway to conventional cigarette use (meaning, younger folks are
starting off smoking e-cigs and moving onto conventional ones). The same research suggests
that teen users of e-cigarettes may see an increase in wheezing, coughing, and asthma
symptoms.
https://www.refinery29.com/2018/02/191803/vaping-health-risks-e-cigarettes-heart-attack
 
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gw research days/2017/SMHS/85/
 
The World Health Organization says the word "e-cigarettes" should be banned. The American
Heart Association wants to keep the products out of kids' hands. Now, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) have come out firmly against electronic cigarettes in their latest
anti-smoking campaign. While the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) continues to mull over
regulating e-cigs, the devices keep gaining popularity, and local governments are acting on their
own. 
https://www.refinery29.com/2015/03/84624/electronic-cigarette-health-facts
 
Vascular surgeons see vaping from a different angle; its effect on the body's veins and arteries.
With e-cigarettes, it's easy for vapers to inhale an unhealthy amount of nicotine, or even
accidentally give themselves a sky-high dose. Several recent studies have found that nicotine
contributes to hardening of the arteries. It also constricts the blood vessels, which causes the
heart rate to go up and blood pressure to rise. Together it's possible that those symptoms could
cause a dangerous heart arrhythmia.
"Not only can vaping nicotine fluids be toxic," Hallett noted, "just getting the liquid on your
skin is also dangerous, because nicotine can be absorbed through the skin and cause abnormal
rapid heartbeat, which can sometimes lead to heart failure."
Women have more nicotine receptors in the brain than men, Hallett said. "They are more
susceptible to the effects of nicotine, and if they are vaping continually over a long evening, for
example, it could mean they are taking in a very high dose of nicotine."
Electronic devices are filled with a flavored vaping fluid that is sold in different concentrations
of nicotine.  This ranges from zero to 36 milligrams per milliliter, and sometimes higher.
 (Traditional cigarettes also vary in nicotine content, from 6 to 16 mg per cigarette, according to
the National Institutes of Health.)
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vaping---e-cigs-have-their-own-set-of-risks-says-
vascular-surgeon-300537595 html
 
Vaping doubles risk of smoking cigarettes for teens:
Teenagers who try e-cigarettes double their risk for smoking tobacco cigarettes, according to a
new study. The study - from the University of Waterloo and the Wake Forest School of
Medicine - found that students in grades seven to 12 who had tried an e-cigarette are 2.16 times
more likely to be susceptible to cigarette smoking.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170918090735 htm
 
Black Magic
In early February, Wilson County Sheriff Calvin Woodard received several complaints from
area parents whose children were behaving strangely and throwing up.
High-schoolers were purchasing a substance sold in local vape stores under the brand name
Black Magic. The liquid, sealed and packaged in a vial, is inhaled through an e-cigarette or
vaporizer pen.
After several undercover controlled purchases, deputies sent the Black Magic packages off to
the state lab for further testing. Results showed the product contained CBD oil as well as
synthetic cannabinoids, which are illegal under state law...
http://www.reflector.com/News/2018/03/09/Officials-Vape-liquid-causing-health-scares html
 
 
...while there have been rashes of hospitalizations nationwide involving those who’ve ingested
fake weed, experts say they’ve never seen the severe side effects — internal bleeding in
particular — that have killed at least two and sickened dozens in the Chicago area and central
Illinois in the past month. Investigators say that while users have been smoking different brands
of the synthetic marijuana, the common ingredient that may be leaving people ill is rat
poison...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was sending a team to help the Illinois
Department of Public Health in its medical investigation into the outbreak. Ninety-five people,
two of whom died, have been hospitalized since early March as officials continued to seek
answers in the outbreak, according to the state department. Most of the sick patients are 25 to 34
years old.
Synthetic cannabinoid is a man-made mixture of hundreds of chemicals that affect the same
brain cell receptors as the active ingredient in marijuana — commonly known as
tetrahydrocannabinol or THC — that causes people to get a euphoric high. Often sold and
branded as “K2” and “Spice,” synthetic marijuana is typically sprayed on a plant material to be
smoked, or it can be sold in a liquid form to be used in e-cigarettes or vaping devices, according
to officials.
Many states, including Illinois, have passed laws to keep the substance off the shelves, but
experts say manufacturers are constantly tweaking the formula to skirt laws that prohibit certain
chemicals. In fewer than 10 years, the types of synthetic cannabinoid formulas jumped from two
in 2009 to more than 80 in 2015, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Justice.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-synthetic-marijuana-problems-history-20180406-
story.html
From: Schultz, Elizabeth (School Board Member)
To: Johnson, Teresa L
Cc: Brabrand, Scott S; Ivey, Frances W; Tyler, Deborah L; Long, Diane; Corbett Sanders, Karen (School Board Member); McLaughlin,
Megan (School Board Member); Madeja, Lisa
Subject: FW: Vaping PSA
Date: Monday, September 17, 2018 1:25:06 PM
Attachments: image001.png

Teresa:
As a follow-up, here is the original chain on the vaping problems raised at and about which Megan and I
had meetings with Steve, then you. With apologies if I missed it, but I don’t recall any further information and still
would appreciate the opportunity to understand more clearly about the plans or actions the division has taken
since May. This is an important issue, which was then evident and why we raised it even before the newly
heightened focus by the FDA which is apparent in the WaPo article Karen shared.
Thank you in advance for any additional information.
Elizabeth
 
Elizabeth L. Schultz
Fairfax County School Board
Springfield District
Elizabeth.Schultz@fcps.edu
Voicemail: 571-423-1080
 
 
Lisa Madeja, Executive Administrative Assistant
Fairfax County School Board Office
Phone:  571-423-1055   
FAX:  571-423-1067
 
Please be aware that correspondence with School Board members is subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  This means that
your correspondence may be made public if (1) it deals with FCPS business and (2) someone requests it - even if you have asked that your
message be kept confidential.  Only a few topics are exempt from the disclosure requirement, such as information about identifiable students and
personnel information about individual employees. Residents who wish to submit a FOIA request may find information here.
 
From: Lockard, Steven
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2018 9:31 AM
To: Madeja, Lisa <emadeja@fcps.edu>
Cc: Johnson, Teresa L <TLJohnson4@fcps.edu>; McLaughlin, Megan (School Board Member)
<momclaughlin@fcps.edu>; Austin, Cheryl <caustin@fcps.edu>; Benedicto, Anne M. <AMBenedicto@fcps.edu>;
Guilfoyle, Matt <msguilfoyle@fcps.edu>; Brabrand, Scott S <ssbrabrand@fcps.edu>; Duran, Francisco
<fdduran@fcps.edu>; Schultz, Elizabeth (School Board Member) <elschultz@fcps.edu>
Subject: RE: Vaping PSA
 
All - Just a follow-up update,
I met with Matt’s team about the PSA ideas.  They had already been working on some student voice PSA’s that are
already going out regarding vaping.  However, Matt has reached out to Ms. to connect with her about working
on PSA’s incorporating the ideas we discussed at the meeting, as well as the ideas that Elizabeth had offered.  I will
ask Matt to provide periodic updates as the work progresses.
 
Thanks,
Steve
 
Steven A. Lockard, Ph.D.
Deputy Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
571-423-1020
 
Together…It’s Possible!
 
Twitter: @SteveLockard1
 
From: Lockard, Steven
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 1:28 PM
To: Madeja, Lisa <emadeja@fcps.edu>
Cc: Johnson, Teresa L <TLJohnson4@fcps.edu>; McLaughlin, Megan (School Board Member)
<momclaughlin@fcps.edu>; Austin, Cheryl <caustin@fcps.edu>; Benedicto, Anne M. <AMBenedicto@fcps.edu>;
Guilfoyle, Matt <msguilfoyle@fcps.edu>; Brabrand, Scott S <ssbrabrand@fcps.edu>; Duran, Francisco
<fdduran@fcps.edu>; Schultz, Elizabeth (School Board Member) <elschultz@fcps.edu>
Subject: Re: Vaping PSA
 
Will do- I have a follow up meeting with Matt G. next week on the PSA ideas and will have updates to share
then.
 
Thanks,
Steve

Steven A. Lockard 
Deputy Superintendent 
Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
Twitter:  @SteveLockard1 
 
Together, It's Possible!
 

On May 4, 2018, at 12:55 PM, Madeja, Lisa <emadeja@fcps.edu> wrote:

Hello Dr. Lockard and Mrs. Johnson,

 
I spoke to Elizabeth earlier this week, and she asked me follow up on the status of the work that is
being done and any next steps. If you do have something, could you please keep Elizabeth in the loop
along the way? Thank you so much,
 
Lisa
 
From: Lockard, Steven
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2018 8:53 AM
To: Schultz, Elizabeth (School Board Member) <elschultz@fcps.edu>; Johnson, Teresa L
<TLJohnson4@fcps.edu>
Cc: McLaughlin, Megan (School Board Member) <momclaughlin@fcps.edu>; Austin, Cheryl
<caustin@fcps.edu>; Madeja, Lisa <emadeja@fcps.edu>; Benedicto, Anne M.
<AMBenedicto@fcps.edu>; Guilfoyle, Matt <msguilfoyle@fcps.edu>; Brabrand, Scott S
<ssbrabrand@fcps.edu>; Duran, Francisco <fdduran@fcps.edu>
Subject: RE: Vaping PSA
 
Thanks, Elizabeth,
I started talking with Matt Guilfoyle yesterday afternoon about the PSA work – your ideas are great
and I have copied him on this email so he and his team are aware as we begin the work.
 
From: Baenig, Rebecca G
To: McCann, Eric G; Jagels, David E.
Subject: FW: Vaping
Date: Sunday, January 27, 2019 9:56:00 AM
Attachments: image001.png

 
 
Rebecca G. Baenig
Assistant Superintendent, Region 5
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
 
Phone: 571.423.1150
@FCPSR5
 
 
From: Hanna, Tammara M
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 9:44 AM
To: Baenig, Rebecca G <RGBaenig@fcps.edu>
Subject: Re: Vaping
 
I shared a vaping video we used with our staff with our pyramid two weeks ago. I figured they could
show to their faculty. We had re SROs from LMS and FHS there to answer questions.
 
We also did a a discussion in small groups with our kids this past week that Dave caught the last few
minutes of. Our PE folks helped get the  numbers down working with our admin team.
 
I’m at church but will share both with you later today. How timely!!
 
Get Outlook for iOS
 

From: Baenig, Rebecca G <rgbaenig@fcps.edu>

Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 9:40 AM
To: Poole, Scott F; Lenart, Erin; Copeland, Tony; Floyd, Carlyn E; Harris, Anthony P; Hanna, Tammara
M; Eisenberg, Sharon; Goodloe, Amy T.; Mitchell, Amielia S.
Cc: Jagels, David E.; McCann, Eric G
Subject: Vaping
 
Good Morning Secondary Leaders,
 
This week we happened to be in one of our elementary schools and learned that they had handled a
discipline case that day in which a student was found in possession of a vaping device.  It illuminated
the sad fact that our youngest students are part of this nationwide epidemic.  You all have become
pretty well versed in these devices as you have security staff and SROs on site.  However, your
elementary colleagues in many cases, don’t know what these devices look like or how they would
determine the substance being consumed.  I wonder if it might be valuable to take some time in an
upcoming pyramid meeting to have a SRO or security staff member do a mini-presentation for all
principals.  It might be worth checking in with your colleagues at the elementary level to see if this is
a need.  I’m not sure what their exposure has been beyond the information provided in the infogram
(see below).
 
Just some food for thought. 
 
Hope you are having a great weekend!
Becky
 

New Vaping Webpage for Students

Vaping: What Students Should Know is now live: https://www.fcps.edu/vaping. This

student-focused webpage provides information about vaping risks, resources, and
videos featuring FCPS students.
 
The FDA and Surgeon General have stated that e-cigarette use is an epidemic
among American youth. Relatedly, FCPS is continuing to see a sharp increase in the
number of students using vaping devices during the school day.
 
Many students believe e-cigarettes are harmless, but that is not true. Most e-
cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can impact adolescent brain
development beyond the teen years. Some e-cigarettes also contain other harmful
chemicals. While usage is primarily seen at the high school level, middle school
students are also engaging in this harmful activity.
 
As a reminder, FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) was updated in
September 2018 to include vaping as a prohibited activity. Students found in
possession of or using vape products on school grounds will participate in an FCPS
intervention program and may receive disciplinary consequences. Students may face
additional sanctions if they participate in a sport or activity where the Virginia High
School League (VHSL) participation agreement is in place.
Please share the new vaping page with your students and staff. Feel free to link to it
from your school website, as appropriate. Parent-focused resources on e-cigarette
use are located here. Information for staff is available on the intranet.
 
 
Rebecca G. Baenig
Assistant Superintendent, Region 5
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
 
From: ssbrabrand@fcps.edu
To: Cabinet (Superintendent)
Subject: Fwd: Concerns Over Vaping
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 7:26:35 PM
Attachments: image002.png

Another example

Let’s discuss short term response

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Schultz, Elizabeth (School Board Member)" <elschultz@fcps.edu>

Date: February 7, 2018 at 6:57:54 PM EST
To: "Brabrand, Scott S" <ssbrabrand@fcps.edu>
Cc: "Presidio, Sloan" <sjpresidio@fcps.edu>
Subject: FW: Concerns Over Vaping

Scott:
This is an excellent letter by Principal Eline. It reasonably highlights perceptions in the
community, identifies risks about which parents may be unaware and seeks to further
inform parents and the community that there may be more to be concerned about
than has been contemplated to date because the implications for children are only
beginning to be examined and explored by the medical community.
 
I applaud this.
 
It also begs the question “Why we cannot reasonably expect - demand - the precise
equivalent of  ”There is already enough evidence to justify efforts to prevent e-cigarette
use by young people” in relation to examining, advising, communicating on the issue of
gender dysphoria and transgenderism?”
 
Where is the parallel instructional information, documentation of known and potential
risks, and related advice before, e.g., children change their gender identity, ask schools
to conceal secret lives from parents, take Big Pharma puberty blockers which
permanently sterilize them, surgically permanently remove and alter intimate parts of
their body, etc.?
 

Elizabeth
 
Elizabeth L. Schultz
Fairfax County School Board
<!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->Springfield District
Elizabeth.Schultz@fcps.edu
Voicemail: 571-423-1080
 
Lisa Madeja, Executive Administrative Assistant
Fairfax County School Board Office
Phone:  571-423-1055   
FAX:  571-423-1067
 
Please be aware that correspondence with School Board members is subject to the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA).  This means that your correspondence may be made public if (1) it deals with FCPS
business and (2) someone requests it - even if you have asked that your message be kept confidential.  Only a
few topics are exempt from the disclosure requirement, such as information about identifiable students and
personnel information about individual employees. Residents who wish to submit a FOIA request may find
information here.
 
 
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: ROBINSON SEC <e-Notify@fcps.edu>
Date: Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 2:45 PM
Subject: Concerns Over Vaping
To:

A message from ROBINSON SEC

Dear Robinson Community,

Many schools, including Robinson, have seen an increase in the number of

students vaping.  Vaping is the act of inhaling vapor produced by a vaporizer or
electronic cigarette.  The vapor is produced from a material such as an e-liquid,
concentrate or dry herb.  In recent months, Robinson staff have noticed a
significant increase in the number of students reporting the use of vaping
devices/e-cigarettes in our community and in school.  According to a recent
conversation that I had with other high school principals in Fairfax County, what is
happening at Robinson is also happening across the County.

We are concerned that some students and parents seem to perceive vaping as a
relatively innocuous activity that is less harmful than other tobacco products.
 There is a growing body of evidence stating that vaping can harm people,
especially adolescents.  For example, the Centers for Disease Control and many
other health organizations are warning people about the dangers of vaping.

The CDC states in a recent report entitled, E-Cigarettes and Young People:  A
Public Health Concern, “There is already enough evidence to justify efforts to
prevent e-cigarette use by young people.” To read this report, CLICK HERE

https://www.cdc.gov/features/ecigarettes-young-people/index.html
Another informative report written by the Surgeon General can be found HERE

https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/

It’s important to note that:

1) the materials used in vaping devices are only recently coming under regulatory
scrutiny

2) vaping devices can be used to deliver a wide array of other drugs, including
marijuana

Finally, I am asking you to speak with your student and team with us at Robinson
to prevent vaping in our community and school.

Thank you,

Matthew W. Eline

Principal

Robinson Secondary School

703-426-2104

File attachments:
Vape Device pics.docx
Vaping.jpeg

 
From: Brabrand, Scott S
To: Scanlan, Dana M
Cc: Lockard, Steven
Subject: Fwd: IMPORTANT ARTICLE about e-cigarettes: Teens Are "Juuling" At School. Here"s What That Means
Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 8:56:02 PM

Just FYI 

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "McLaughlin, Megan (School Board Member)"

<momclaughlin@fcps.edu>
Date: March 27, 2018 at 8:19:58 PM EDT
To: School Board Members <SchBoard@fcps.edu>, "Brabrand, Scott S"
<ssbrabrand@fcps.edu>, "Lockard, Steven" <salockard@fcps.edu>, "Smith,
Marty K." <mksmith@fcps.edu>, "Johnson, Teresa L" <TLJohnson4@fcps.edu>
Cc: School Board Office <SchBdOff@fcps.edu>, "Muhlberg, Ilene"
<idmuhlberg@fcps.edu>, "Donohue, Christine W." <CWDonohue@fcps.edu>
Subject: IMPORTANT ARTICLE about e-cigarettes: Teens Are 'Juuling' At
School. Here's What That Means

PLEASE read this important article about teens using e-cigarettes/vaping. It

captures what one of my Braddock District HS parents shared with me in recent
weeks. Her son became  seriously addicted to the nicotine & ended up with
horrible withdrawal symptoms. The parent will be meeting with Steve & Teresa
to share her family’s personal story. We may also need some SRR changes to
address this harmful & growing trendin our high schools, as well as some more
community meetings to raise public awareness.

Here’s the link:

Teens Are 'Juuling' At School. Here's What That Means

TIME: And is it bad for you? Read the full story

Shared from Apple News

Megan O. McLaughlin 
School Board Member
Braddock District 

FOIA DISCLAIMER
From: Johnson, Teresa L
To: Donohue, Christine W.; Brabrand, Scott S
Cc: Lockard, Steven; Duran, Francisco
Subject: juuling/vaping BB
Date: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:45:06 PM

Below is the vaping/Juuling blurb that you may consider putting in the BB.
 
 
 
The Department of Special Services and principals are reporting a significant increase in
vaping by students in school. The Juul is the device used to vape or smoke. It involves placing
a small amount of paste, liquid, or gel in a small device (the Juul) that heats the paste and
allows the user to smoke the substance. Marijuana concentrates and THC liquids can be used
in these devices. As the user exhales a cloud is released; however, due to the availability of
various gel flavors, the smoke doesn't smell like a cigarette, cigar, or marijuana. It often smells
like perfume or fruit. The devices used to smoke the substance range from wallet size to the
size of a USB. In fact, some look like a USB making it hard for school staff to identify them.
This along with the smell make student use in schools easy. A student can take one hit in the
hall, blow the smoke into the hood of their sweatshirt and walk into class.
 
Data from DSS reports, as well as SIS, shows that incidents involving vaping is significantly
up division wide. The Office of Intervention and Prevention Services is currently drafting a
message to place in the InfoGram that will include materials schools may share with students,
staff and parents about vaping, as well as information on how to schedule a parent/staff/
student presentation by DSS staff. 
Schools have been contacting the Office of Intervention and Prevention Services to schedule
in-school interventions for students found to be involved in vaping/juuling. Recently, DSS has
been overwhelmed with these in-school interventions with there being a two to three week
backlog. In the past, there was a one day tobacco seminar where students using tobacco
products would be assigned to report to a centrally located (such as Pimmit Hills) workshop
for one school day to receive tobacco education. DSS may be reconvening these seminars (to
include a heavy focus on vaping) due to the high volume of requests for support to address the
incidents of student vaping.
 
 
 
 
 
Teresa L. Johnson
Assistant Superintendent for
Special Services
Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone: 571-423-1300
Tljohnson4@fcps.edu
 
From: Claude, Michelle M.
To: OCCR Incident List
Cc: Yacubovich, Nikki; Hiltz, Barbara S
Subject: Pine Spring ES - Incident
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2019 11:33:11 AM

The school reports that they called the FCPD non-emergency number because a student was found
in possession of a vape pen cartridge.
 
 
Information in this e-mail is the most accurate that the Region Offices has about this incident at this time.  It is sent to you
as a “heads up,” not as a definitive account.
 
 
 
Michelle Claude
Executive Administrative Assistant to
Fabio Zuluaga, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent – Region 2
Jane Dreyfuss, Ph.D., Interim Executive Principal – Region 2
Brendan Menuey, Ed.D., Executive Principal for School Improvement – Region 2
Annandale, Falls Church, Justice, Marshall, McLean, & TJHSST
Fairfax County Public Schools
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
571-423-1120 - Office

 
 
From: Muhlberg, Ilene
To: Panarelli, MaryAnn M; Johnson, Teresa L; Lockard, Steven; Brabrand, Scott S; Donohue, Christine W.
Subject: Questions from SR&R work session
Date: Monday, May 14, 2018 5:37:06 PM

Below are the questions from the Board during the SR & R Discussion.  You will need to determine
which can be answered prior to the June 14 work session and which are long-term.  
 
 
1.    Provide better explanation in SR&R to encourage students to be
responsible about pictures and what they share and post (Schultz)
 
2.    Include flow chart in the SR&R book to help parents identify who to
contact for specific concerns and how to elevate a concern appropriately
and interactive capability within discipline including a button on individual
school websites with access to ombudsman and RAS; make available in
every school (Schultz/Corbett Sanders)
 
3.    For next year, consider including new information about 30 day restriction
on graduation for drug and alcohol infractions in SR&R (McLaughlin)
 
4.    Consider adding recess regulations to SR&R (Corbett Sanders)
 
5.    Explore possibility of implementing peer mediation programs (Corbett
Sanders)
 
6.    Establish specific guidance on dress code for implementation across all
schools (Corbett Sanders)
 
7.    Consider implementing second chance program for first marijuana
offense County-wide (McLaughlin)
 
8.    What are other jurisdictions doing to reduce the number of hearings office
cases? (McLaughlin)
 
9.    Figure out what barriers exist to providing restorative justice and report
back to Board (Keys-Gamarra)
 
10.  Allow Dr. Brabrand to bring forward an idea on how to have more
meetings for collaboration between Board and Principals (Derenak
Kaufax)
 
11.  Bring in expert to provide information and advice for Board and staff on
impact of technology on students and learning (Schultz)
 
12.  Share communications plan for making parents aware of dangers of
vaping and juuling with PTAs (McLaughlin)
 
13.  Consider developing educational piece (video? CD?) for parents to
discuss with children re: misuse of social media (Keys-Gamarra)
 
 
 
 
Ilene
Ilene D. Muhlberg
Clerk of the Board
Fairfax County Public Schools
(571) 423-1060 (office)
(571) 294-9714 (cell)
 
From: ssbrabrand@fcps.edu
To: Keys-Gamarra, Karen A
Subject: Re: Juuling at McLean High School
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 10:30:29 PM

Thanks Karen!!

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 8, 2018, at 9:06 PM, Keys-Gamarra, Karen A <kakeysgamarr@fcps.edu> wrote:

Thanks.  Btw, I know this stuff isn’t easy but I appreciate your determination to keep
engaging in the hard conversations.   I look forward to chatting later.
 
Karen Keys-Gamarra
Fairfax County School Board
  At-Large Member
571-423-1091 (Office)
kakeysgamarr@fcps.edu
 
From: Brabrand, Scott S
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2018 9:01 PM
To: Keys-Gamarra, Karen A <kakeysgamarr@fcps.edu>
Cc: Smith, Marty K. <mksmith@fcps.edu>; Platenberg, Jeffrey
<jkplatenberg@fcps.edu>; Vaccarello, Tom <tjvaccarello@fcps.edu>; Scanlan, Dana M
<dmscanlan@fcps.edu>; Lockard, Steven <salockard@fcps.edu>
Subject: Re: Juuling at McLean High School
 

Karen,
 
We will look into and provide update in BB
 
Scott
 
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On Feb 8, 2018, at 8:56 PM, Keys-Gamarra, Karen A <kakeysgamarr@fcps.edu>

wrote:

Hi Scott;
 
Please see the letter below.  I have heard this type of activity has been on
the rise.  Can someone look into this?
 
Karen Keys-Gamarra
Fairfax County School Board
 

 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on -
  Once again, I appreciate all that you are doing to have a drug free
school.
 
Thanks,
 

 
cc: 
 
Janie Strauss, Dranesville School Board Member
Karen Keys-Gamarra, At Large School Board Member
Moon, At Large School Board Member
Ryan McElveen, At Large School Board Member
 
 
From: Lenart, Erin
To: Goldfarb, David; Pajardo, Phyllis (Superintendent, City of Fairfax); Ivey, Frances W; Baenig, Rebecca G
Subject: RE: TIME: Teens Are "Juuling" At School. Here"s What That Means
Date: Monday, April 2, 2018 11:51:34 AM
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Dear Team,
 
We have only one incident to report:  A student who was doing it outside of school and posting it on
social media.  Knocking on wood, we have yet to have any buzz about this either.
 
Thank you for checking in!
 
Erin
 
Every student will succeed.
 
Erin B. Lenart
Principal, Lanier Middle School
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http://www.fcps.edu/LanierMS/
(703) 934-2400
#soar2excellence
 
We are a student-centered community that inspires growth and lifelong learning. 

 
From: Goldfarb, David
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 10:22 AM
To: Pajardo, Phyllis (Superintendent, City of Fairfax) <Phyllis.Pajardo@fairfaxva.gov>; Ivey, Frances W
<FWIvey@fcps.edu>; Lenart, Erin <eblenart@fcps.edu>; Baenig, Rebecca G <RGBaenig@fcps.edu>
Subject: RE: TIME: Teens Are 'Juuling' At School. Here's What That Means
 
Good morning, Phyllis –
 
We continue to see some incidences of this. We have shared various resources with our community
via weekly messages on multiple occasions this year. We shared information and pictures with staff
earlier this year, which helps with identifying incidents. At this time, we have not planned a parent
awareness session.
 
Dave
 
David Goldfarb
Principal
Fairfax High School
(703) 219-2223
Twitter: @ffxhsprincipal
“We are Fairfax….we are Family.”
www.fcps.edu/FairfaxHS/
 
From: Pajardo, Phyllis [mailto:Phyllis.Pajardo@fairfaxva.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 9:56 AM
To: Ivey, Frances W <FWIvey@fcps.edu>; Goldfarb, David <DMGoldfarb@fcps.edu>; Lenart, Erin
<eblenart@fcps.edu>
Cc: Baenig, Rebecca G <RGBaenig@fcps.edu>
Subject: Fwd: TIME: Teens Are 'Juuling' At School. Here's What That Means
 
Hi! Hope that your student holiday is going well. 
 
See below as FYI. In anticipating a few questions from Board members, pls share any insights
on juling or vaping prevalence in your schools. In the fall, you reported minimum incidents.
Still the same?
 
Have you, your admin team, security Team, or staff received info on how to spot this? 
 
Any plans for a parent info/awareness session on this topic at your school or in the pyramid?
 
Thanks, in advance, for your responses. 

Sent from Dr. Phyllis Pajardo

Superintendent
City of Fairfax Schools
703.385.7911 O 

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From: Carolyn Pitches <cjpitches@yahoo.com>

Date: April 1, 2018 at 1:55:46 PM EDT
To: "SchoolBoard@fairfaxva.gov" <SchoolBoard@fairfaxva.gov>
Cc: "Pajardo, Phyllis" <Phyllis.Pajardo@fairfaxva.gov>, "Wilson, Diego"
<Diego.Wilson@fairfaxva.gov>
Subject: TIME: Teens Are 'Juuling' At School. Here's What That Means

Teens Are 'Juuling' At School. Here's What That Means

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