PTA will discuss zero-tolerance policy The Harbor...

PTA will discuss zero-tolerance policy

The Harbor Council Parent Teacher Assn. will host an informative

event at 7 p.m. Tuesday that will focus on drugs, alcohol and the

Newport-Mesa Unified School District’s zero-tolerance policy.

Students held town meetings to brainstorm how to better the school

district’s response to alcohol and drug abuse at the high schools.

Now parents will get their chance to share their thoughts and hear

the thoughts of a variety of experts.

The event, purposely scheduled just before prom and end of the

year festivities, will have speakers discussing drug trends and

warning signs, the legal implications of drug and alcohol use and

abuse for students and parents, and how to deal with teens facing

drug and alcohol issues.

The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held from 7 to 9

p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave.