Safe Schools-Healthy Students

Description

1) To create a safe and healthy environment in all schools for students and staff

• A district wide security assessment has taken place, identifying all safety and security needs; new equipment and systems will be installed to address those security deficiencies
• Crisis response plans will be developed in all schools
• A restorative justice program will be developed for the district
• A bullying prevention curriculum will be initiated in all schools

2) Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug (ATOD) prevention activities

• A cadre of VT Act 51 (ATOD) trainers will help disseminate critical ATOD training in all schools
• Summer program will integrate ATOD education
• Tobacco cessation education programs
• ATOD activities will be integrated in our current After School program
• A district wide ATOD educator pairs with guidance counselors and school nurses to provide ATOD education in all schools

3) Student behavioral, social and emotional supports

• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) will be implemented district wide to enhance school climate and create systems to address disruptive behavior
• Parents will be engaged in discussions and various events to inform our parent outreach program
• Notification system will provide more frequent and easy communication to parents about school sponsored activities
• Community wide dinners sponsored by SS/HS grant
• A comprehensive summer program will offer students challenging and fun education in the areas of healthy choices, leadership and a middle school program that focuses on transition to the high school

4) Mental health services

• Children at the PreK level who are in need of mental health services will receive needed treatment
• A trauma consultant will work in childcare environments and with staff in all schools
• Additional school based mental health counselors will be available to treat children who need services
• Mental health counseling staff will provide ongoing training and support to guidance, nurses and other staff

5) Early childhood social and emotional learning programs

• A behavioral interventionist will work with area childcare providers in effectively managing difficult behaviors in their settings
• Parent survey will determine what support parents need
• Educational opportunities for parents will be provided
• ATOD programs for families with PreK students
• An intensive program that provides ongoing support for childcare providers and focuses on PreK retention rates