Cambria schools target drugs

Random testing is among the strategies to be discussed at a meeting tonight

By Kathe Tanner | ktanner@thetribunenews.com

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Cambria�s school board will review a new policy this evening that takes an aggressive stance against teen substance abuse and the family disturbances that accompany it.

One idea before the Coast Unified School District board is random drug testing for students who want to be on sports teams or other competitive activities.

Barring drastic changes, the presentation could be the first step in formal adoption of the new rules.

Superintendent Chris Adams has told the trustees and parents that the program could ultimately cover students who want to participate in extracurricular activities that have a competitive component, from football and tennis to cheerleading, soccer and FFA.

The core of the plan is family education to help youngsters, parents and siblings adapt to school, peer pressure and budding adulthood.

Adams said a series of parenting classes, support groups and speakers will be designed to help families in crisis or those who want to avoid such problems.

It would also include having athletes pledge not to take illegal drugs or alcohol or go to parties during their sport�s season.

The policy ultimately could include random drug testing for those students.

The district includes schools in the Cambria and San Simeon area.

Students from nearby Cayucos also attend the district�s Coast Union High School.

The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. today in the gym at Santa Lucia Middle School, 2850 Schoolhouse Lane.

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