Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/14/2019 - 6:30 PM
Category: Report of Superintendent
Type: Info
Subject: Update on Signs of Suicide Curriculum
Board Goals:
6. 2018-2019, 17-18, 16-17, 15-16, 14-15, 13-14, 12-13 & 11-12: Assure a safe environment
Assure that all children and staff are in a safe environment through the continued maintenance and review of the district's crisis/disaster plans and the continued cooperation of various outside agencies.
Enclosure SOS Parent Letter
File Attachment:
SOS Parent Letter.pdf
Background & Rationale: Pursuant to Section 170.048, RSMo, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) developed a model New state regulations require Missouri districts to develop a policy regarding youth suicide awareness and prevention including training for district employees. The Raytown School District will be implementing the Signs of Suicide Curriculum (SOS) at all secondary buildings beginning the week of January 14, 2019.
Budget to be Charged: Funded throught Title IV- Safe and Healthy Schools
Motion: Information
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Andrea Mixon - Director of Extended Learning
Signed By:
Dr. Brian Huff - Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Signed By:
Dr. Allan Markley - Superintendent