Dear Parents and Employees:
The Kansas State School for the Deaf recognizing its responsibility
to promote the health, welfare and safety of the students at the school
has set up a Tobacco Free Task Force.
The Tobacco Free Task Force was organized with the belief that with
education, community mobilization and policy change the first incidence
of teen smoking will decrease and the age of first tobacco use will
increase.
The Task Force is a five-member group (smokers and non-smokers) that
has completed much research. They have scheduled workshops and other
activities presented to various groups concerning health issues and
the confirmed rising problem in the area of secondhand smoke.
The policy effective January 1, 2003, is the use of any tobacco products
is not allowed on school owned grounds at any time by either students,
employees of the school or visitors.
Please inform all of your family and friends of this change. Also
urge your students to inform others that may attend our school events.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Maile, Ph.D.
Superintendent