HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3968 RESOLUTION NO. 3968
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CANTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT #66 IN THEIR
QUEST TO STOP THE SALE OF SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF CANTON, ILLINOIS.
WHEREAS, Canton Union School District #66 has had several incidents of students admitting
to being under the influence of synthetic marijuana during the school day, and
WHEREAS, these incidents have had a negative impact on the learning environment of Canton
High School and Ingersoll Middle School and have resulted in expulsions and disciplinary
actions against several students, and
WHEREAS, the Canton School Board has heard testimony on the harmful effects on
adolescence from substances such as and including synthetic marijuana, and these substances are
sold at several locations in the city of Canton, and
WHEREAS, the C.U.S.D. #66 is resolved that they will request stores and commercial
businesses to voluntarily stop selling products that are considered synthetic marijuana, and will
also request that other organizations and associations will join them in their effort to slow or stop
the sale of these products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Canton fully supports C.U.S.D.
#66 in their quest to stop the sale of synthetic marijuana within the city of Canton in a united
effort to keep our young people safe and healthy.
Adopted this 1 St day of November 2011.
AYES: Aldermen Schenck, Pasley, Fritz, West, Nelson, Pickel, Hartford
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Ellis
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Mayor Kev'n R. Meade
Di a Tucker, City Clerk