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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1990-91 DRUG-FREE SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
SITE VISITOR'S REPORT
Red Cloud School
4DFSDH1-P
School Name
IDNUM
City Pine Ridge
State S Dakota
Site Visitor
Dorothy Miller
Dorathy miller
(Printed
(Signature)
Instructions: Please indicate your assessment of the accuracy of
the information contained in the nomination form
by 1) checking one of the choices relative to
accuracy and 2) providing specific supporting
evidence for your choice.
In providing supporting evidence, please clearly
indicate the sources used in verifying the
information, such as conversations with
principals, teachers, students, parents law
enforcement, observations, or document review, and
provide a narrative of what you discover. Use
specific details to make your case. Remember, YOU
are the eyes and ears of your review panel!
Review panelists may have specific questions and
concerns. If so, please address these questions
specifically and appropriately.
or
to become productive citizens They provide vocatio
training with this intention.
The superintendent said that the drug program is
Cloud because the drug problem "is pervasive, the fa
drop" for every student in the school. Although it
or possess alcohol or drugs on reservation land, the
sell alcohol. There are even bootleggers on the res
student S immediate family is not using, another par
or a neighbor will be. This environment of high ris
alcoholics (COA) is the milieu in which every teache
ing For this reason Red Cloud employs 3 counselors
the high school and 2 counselors plus a chaplain for
Realizing the need to start TAOD prevention/educatio
has concentrated their curricular efforts at the ele
high level where they have been using one commercial
and have added another school-wide commercial progra
high school's health and theology class instruction.
Because of the impoverished home li fe and environ
students, the school has the added responsibility of
for these students and supplying the basic values n
ing of self-esteem. It does this through the caring
teachers and counselors create.
The administrative staff of superintendent, princ
are dedicated to combating the TAOD problem. The te
share, thervision and devote a great deal of voluntee
classroom to this effort The high school principal
teacher, just returned to the school after a four ye
took the place of a principal who was very ill durin
the 89-90 school year. She is working very hard to
wand has turned over the drug program to her able and
seling staff. The Native Amer can drug counselor su
the drug program fits into the spiritual life of his
"The Lakota people honor and hold sacred those thing
Leading drug-free lives is one of those things No
T
RECOGNIZING, ASSESSING, AND MONITORING THE PROBLEM (10
POINTS)
A. How long has your primary drug prevention education
program been in operation?
the
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
- Details/Documentation:
The superintendent and the counselor who supervises the TAOD
education verified the program's establishment 8 years ago.
As funds became available there were several steps in
further developing the program during the last three years.
The latest component is the addition of another commerical
program K-12.
B. What promoted the implementation of your school's
prevention program?
- Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
- Details/Documentation:
The superintendent told us that when he came eight.yearsiago
he saw the need for the program because of the high rate of
alcoholism among the parents of the school Native American
students This puts these COA (children of alcoholics) at
high risk of becoming substance abusers.
The school board, which includes Native American parents and
grandparents, also strongly supported these efforts
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c.
Was there a formal or informal assessment of the
tobacco, alcohol and other drugs (TAOD) problem?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
In order to document the need for a TAOD program the school
participated in a 1980-82 survey by the Western Behavioral
Studies Department of Colorado State University called "Drug
Use Among Students: with a Special Report for Red Cloud"
This was followed by an update in the spring of 84 and 89-90.
Surveys were also made by the School Team Approach (a federal
program) from 1986 to 1988. We examined all these surveys
D.
How were the findings of the assessment used to direct
or influence the TAOD efforts?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
All the assessments targeted the "enemy" drugs as alcohol
tobacco and marijuana-in that order. The results we saw showed
that Red Cloud students were above the national average of usage
in these areas. They were below the national average in the use
of other drugs. The counselor said that these patterns were?
verified by the faculty and staff observations and reports
Since alcohol was the drug of choice in most homes, most of their
efforts were directed toward education/prevention in this area.
The Colorado State University report stated, "Fortunately Red
Cloud School chose not to ignore the issue.
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E.
Compare in chart form and discuss changes to date from
your baseline data since program inception.
I
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
X
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
We saw comprehensive charts and overhead diagrams which showed
the patterns of use among the students. The University of
Colorado graphics showed a decline in alcohol use among seniors,
which was most encouraging to the school
F.
How are the staff, students, and school community kept
informed of the results of the school's assessment of
the TAOD problem?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
x
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
- Details/Documentation:
Because of the dedication and concern of this staff there is
constant feedback on the school S assessment of the TAOD problem
from the counselors, assistant principal and the chaplains
The school board includes Native American parents and grandparents
who are cognizant of the TAOD problem and are interested in
the effectiveness of the program. The students hear about TAOD
in classroom discussion. The parents are informed in parent
conferences and through the networking on the reservation
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II. SETTING, IMPLEMENTING, AND ENFORCING POLICY (20 POINTS)
A.
What is your school and/or district TAOD policy (ies),
including standards, procedures for policy
implementation, and consequences for violations?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
There are strong "no use" policies which we saw written in both
the elementary and the high school handbooks. These policies
assume a particular importance because they reflect the stance
of federal law which prohibits sale or possession of alcohol on
any Indian reservation property. Because of the cultural
background of high tobacco use by Native Americans this policy
was added later. The tobacco policies did not appear to be as
clearly delineated as the others.
B. Have the TAOD policies been officially adopted and/or
revised?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Docmentation:
Both the superintendent and the counselor said that the drug
policy was officially adopted in 1983. Four years ago they
put teeth into it by delineating the offenses in terms of the
school's disciplinary "Steps" to expulsion They included
mandatory evaluation, counseling and/or treatment. The latest
revision was to include tobacco. The policies are continually
reviewed and revised as needed.
No
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C.
What is the policy or-administrative guideline to
ensure that all components and constituents of the
school, community, and district understand their roles
and responsibil ities in the application of the TAOD
policies?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Because of the tribal and federal prohibition of alcohol on
Indian reservations everyone knows about the "no use" policies
of the school. The handbooks which we examined at the elementary,
junior high and high school contain the policies. These are
reviewed with faculty and students each fall. In addition,
there is a separate handbook for every sport and activity. Again
the policies are explained to these small groups of parents and
students before the student is permitted to enter the sport
or activity. The superintendent said they are now keeping the
problem "outside the cattle gate" because the students know
that they will have to go "through the whole process" if they
dare to use on campus. The students we talked to knew the
policy
well DO athletics and/or co-curricular activities have a
unified set of rules or a policy that address TAOD?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
- Details/Documentation:
The athletic director told us about the separate handbooks for
each sport and activity in the school Each one we examined
contained the drug policy No student is permitted to participate
in a sport, activity or club until he/she, along with parents,
has met over a pot-luck supper with the coach or sponsor who
carefully explains the TAOD policies and penalties Then,
right at that meeting, the parent and student signia sheet as
evidence of understanding the policy The principal showed us
some sheets of these signatures.
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E.
Does your school have an open or closed campus
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
This is a closed campus school from pre-school to twelfth grade.
All of the children are bussed or driven privately to the school.
We saw busses arriving from all over the reservation. There are
no local school "hangouts" because the school is far from town
and the children come from widely scattered districts of the
reservation.
F.
How far and under what conditions does the school extend its
jurisdiction and its authority to enforce the TAOD policy?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The policy makes it clear that all campus and school-sponsored
activities off campus are covered by the policy The handbook
also includes a statement of prohibition of use which covers
bus transportation The assistant principal said the athletes
are diligent about no use" 24 hours a day during their sports
seasons.
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G.
Does the school prohibit smoking and other use of
tobacco products by students in school, on school
grounds, or at school-sponsored activities?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
x
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
Because of the cultural background of high tobacco use in the
family, tobacco use by students, though stongly prohibited, is
an area of concern among the administration and faculty. The
high school biology teacher, for example, places special emphasis
on teaching the dangers of oral cancer from chewing tobacco
We learned that, though prohibited, smoking takes place in the
bathrooms - the next target for action by the school: The
principal honestly admitted that the supervisory structure is
weak in the lavatories. I detected smoke in the girls' bathroom.
H.
What methods are used to ensure that TAOD policies,
practices, and consequences are in compliance with
federal, state and local laws?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
Details/Documentation:
The superintendent told us that there is an attorney for the
school who checks all policies The tribal court has also
approved of the policies. This school has to comply with
federal state, county, tribal and Jesuit jurisdictions!
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I.
What methods are used to ensure that TAOD penalities
are applied uniformly, fairly, and consistently?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
Because of the legal ramifications of all the governing bodies
under whose control the school exists, there is a very high
sensitivity to "due process" We heard about the case of a
mother who used the tribal court system to have her child
reinstated.
J.
What is the typical disciplinary response for the
following incidents on school property or during school
sponsored activities? (1st and Repeat Offense)
Possession of tobacco products
Smoking and other use of tobacco products
Possession of alcohol
Possession of drugs
Sale of alcohol
Sale of drugs
"Under the influence"
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
is
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
The procedure was explained to us by the assistant/principal and
the counselor as follows: students who are suspected of TAOD
use are referred to them. If found guilty they are driven home
where the parents are informed and told that the student can not
return to school unless the parents accompany him/her to a conference.
An revaluation is made and the student is placed in a 4-session
drug education course or referred for professional assessment
or treatment.
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K.
Are the district policy and school practices publicized
to the community at large?
-
Information presented in the nomation form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
In talking to various segments of the community we learned that
the school drug policies and program are well known The
community learns about them through the local newspaper local
radio station, tribal court and school newpapers which are widely
distributed.
L.
Are there procedures for staff reporting students
possessing, using, selling, and 'under the influence"
during school?
-
Information presented in nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The teachers we talked to know that they are to refer all cases
to the assistant principal or the drug counselors We saw the
referral forms which the high school assistant principal keeps
on file. We also spoke to support personnel The school
secretary and the custodian knew the procedure
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M. What process or structure, i.e., student assistance
team, core team, or similar group, is in place through
which students may seek assistance without prejudice
from the school concerning TAOD issues? del What TAOD
support and prevention groups are available to
students?
Information presented in nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
There is a high level of trust among the students in their Native
American counselors andthe teachers of the religious orders who
instruct and counsel them. Confidentiality is assured. The
available support groups are Youth Enjoying Sobriety and Teens
On the Road to Chemical Health, sponsored by the South Dakota
High School Activities Association: The counseling staff recognized
the need to establish its own aftercare program on campus, using
the twelve step model, because of the distances that must be
traveled to these other groups. Aftercare was also a request by
the school board.
N.
Are "interventions" held with students/parents of
students who display behavior commonly associated with
TAOD involvement?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The parents are immediately involved the the students' substance
abuse interventions when the counselors take the abusing students
home. At this time a conference is arranged requiring the parent
to bring the student. We visited Project Recovery in town
This is a federal funding agency which arranges for the students
to go to treatment centers. The person in charge told us that she
has seen a positive change in the cooperation of the Red Cloud
parents since the school started its TAOD program
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O.
What procedure is in place to assist students who re-
enter school from suspension, expulsion, or
treatment/rehabilitation?
Information presented in the nomination,form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
Details/Documentation:
The school cooperates fully with the treatment center by sending
assignments, etc The teachers work with the students on their
return so that they can resume their normal classes. The on-
campus aftercare program to help the returning students was also
requested by the school board. The parent of a student who had
returned after treatment substantiated this data. We also heard
the story of how one of the counselors drove a group of recovering
students to an aftercare program in Rapid City on his own time and
after taking them all home to various parts of the reservation
arrived at his own home well after midnight. This faculty is
committed to the recovery of their students!
III. DETERMINING CURRICULA, SELECTING MATERIALS, AND TEACHING THE
DRUG PREVENTION CURRICULUM (15 POINTS)
A. How long has the drug prevention curriculum been in
place?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
In discussing the curriculum of the whole school it will be
easier to address the elementary juniorhigh and senior high
separately. The lower schools have had their curriculum for at
least 5 years; the high school for eight. There is constant
updating as funds become available, hence the addition of the
new commercial program which covers K-12
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is
B.
Is your curriculum state mandated? Is it commercially
produced? If so, who was involved in its selection?
Has it been modified?
Avenue
Information presented in the nomination form is:
with
X Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
We ascertained that South Dakota does not mandate a drug preven-
tion curriculum The three sections of the school are involved
in commercial programs A middle school teacher told us that the
homeroom teachers, who requested to teach the course, were permitted
to select the programs., Using the commercial program as a base,
the teachers have developed scope and sequence by integrating
the materials to meet the needs of their students.
C.
Was your curriculum locally developed?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
We examined the materials in the "Chemical Dependency" course room
in the middle school. The teachers have cross-referenced two
programs into their curricula and use supplementary materials
which we examined. The lower elementary schools have done the
same. The high school is just starting the new commerical
program to supplement the locally developed instruction through
the health and theology classes.
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D. How is a clear "no use" message promoted in the TAOD
curriculum and in teaching?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Any material used on the reservation must give a "no use" message
This was evident in all the materials we examined Besides the
formal course work, all of the teachers know that they are
teaching COA's and are very dedicated to getting the message of
"no use" to their students at every opportunity The twelfth
grade theology teacher told us he confronts the students with the
reality of "Drink and you'll die: in a driving accident suicide
or here on the reservation." We saw many anti-drug posters
throughout the buildings and in counselors offices
E. Is drug prevention education taught at all grade levels
and in all disciplines?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documantion:
From the Montessori to the high school all teachers are very conscious
of their responsibility to teach drug prevention to their Native
American students who are almost all COA S. Believing that the
future of the Native American population depends on erasing the dis-
ease of alcoholism, the school has been developing a strong base
for its program in the elementary and middle schools. Puppetry,
self-esteem building, etc are used in the lower grades From 4-8
a chemical dependency course is taught by the homeroom teacher who
knows the pupils well for 1 hour/week In the high school drug
prevention is taught in the grade 9 in Health We saw the unit
in the health text In grade 10 it is taught in Biology There
is a special emphasis on tobacco. In Grades 11 and 12 it is
covered in theology. One theology teacher told us she had just
shown a video on peer pressure"; another told us that it is almost
a daily topic in his class.
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F.
Is your drug education curriculum infused into the
content areas?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
Details/Documentation:
We heard evidence of much infusion into the content.areas
The chemistry teacher said, Drugs are chemicals Of course I
teach about them. He proceeded to show us his modern textbook
which addresses it. We talked to a high school English teacher
who showed us her course outline for a unit on writing a story in-
volving drugs. She starts with library research on the drugs and
spends weeks developing the topic before the students actually
write their stories She developed this unit as part of a drug
education course she took from the local community college.
Social studies is another area where it is addressed.
G.
What measures are taken to ensure all groups of
students, e.g., special education, gifted and talented,
technical and vocational are included in the drug
prevention education curriculum?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
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H. How are students in the school taught to resist peer
pressure, build self-confidence, and improve self-
esteem?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
x
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Recognizing that growing up in dysfunctional families creates the
need for the building of self-esteem and self-confidence, the school
uses every opportunity to do so. Their thrust is three-fold:
spiritual, tribal and psychological There are classsto teach the
Lakota language, customs, crafts and dances to instill a sense of
identity and pride in these students. The school has its own Indian
culture museum on the grounds. The director told me that the
students are brought here to help them appreciate their cultural
heritage and improve their self-image. Videos, posters and lessons
in the commercial program we examined are devoted to these topics
One theology teacher mentioned showing a video on peer pressure the
previous day. There are retreats and summer camps which also deal
with these aspects.
I. How do you ensure that all materials used in the TAOD
program promote "no-use" and are accurate, up-to-date
and age-appropriate?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The commercial programs provide current scope and sequence
materials. These are supplemented with current pamphlets, tracts,
etc. which we saw in the chemical dependency course room, the
library and the counselors offices The high school librarian
had a good collection of drug education books on the shelves, current
materials in the vertical file, books on display, magazines and
pamphlets for the students to take. The middle school librarian
said that she makes suggestions to the teachers and supplements
the funding of materials they buy for the chemical dependency course
The counseling staff also updates materials.
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J.
What methods are used to evaluate the effectiveness of
the drug prevention education curriculum?
Information presented in the nomination form is: 11
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
We examined the biennial formal surveys done by the University
of Colorado. The School Team Approach also provides annual
surveys. The comments of the Tribal Court judge and the Project
Recovery director are good indicators of the effectiveness of
the TAOD education curriculum as the community sees it.
IV. TRAINING STAFF AND ROLE MODELING (10 POINTS)
A.
What specific TAOD training have administrators,
teachers, and support staff received in the past 2-3
years?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
When the TOAD program was started 8 years ago, there was a "saturation"
of the administrators, counselors, teachers and staffwith professional
training. Through the School Team Approach the counselors and some
teachers attended a week-long training in Wisconsin. In the following
years STA came to the campus and did annual staff training and updating.
There have been numerous workshops and seminars which counselors have
attended by using drug-free funds and raising money to send staff
These trained people then update the others, on the staff The most
recent training was several weeks ago when a local, well-qualified
leader in-serviced the whole faculty for the new program. The drug
counselors on staff give training at faculty meetings annually and
during the year as needed. Some of the training organizations. involved
are Child Protection Team, Circle of Hope, "Alcohol and Family Wellness
Coalition and the Tribal Health Organization. We were impressed by the
training of individual teachers who used TAOD language like "enabling"
etc comfortably. The faculty came to this school knowing the need
for classroom TAOD teaching to try to rescue the COA's in their classes.
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B.
Is there a program or process in place for TAOD
training of new teachers and employees to the district
or the building?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
Details/Documentation:
The two drug counselors do TAOD training every fall in faculty
meetings. The effectiveness of this training was indicated by one
parent's comment, "The positive attitude of the faculty and staff
are the strongest factors of the school. He then told us he
had transferred his child here because the faculty does such a
good job of teaching the "wholeness" approach. His elementary
school child came home talking about his TAOD education in third
grade. The awareness of the office staff was evident when we
questioned the school secretary. She has had much experience in
referring "suspicious" students to the assistan t principal.
He also verified her expertise in "spotting" them.
C.
How do you ensure that, with a constantly changing TAOD
knowledge base, personnel learn new information and
remain up to date?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
Details/Documentation:
The counselors are very active in TAOD prevention organizations
and keep the faculty and staff updated on new information. The
librarians of the middle and high schools told us they work with
the teachers in suggesting and securing new information. We
noticed Health magazine in the high school library rack. We also
saw materials on Fetal Alcohol Synodrome, a severe problem among
the Native American population.
In the high school there is a male and a female counselor who work
with the head counselor All have extensive backgrounds in
TAOD education training and experience. The male drug counselor
teaches the TAOD education sessions and oversees the high school
program In the lower school there is a highly qualified counselor
who teaches some of the TAOD classes and supervises the whole
program. Both chaplains of the school are involved in counseling
The principal of the elementary school told us that the school
nurse is also a part of the team"
E.
Who serves as the TAOD Coordinator?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
The
The head counselor in the high school coordinates the TAOD program.
He has a degree in guidance and psychology plus extensive training
through many drug education workshops. The lower school program
>is coordinated by the head counselor of the middle and elementary
school He has degrees in human services and theology He serves
in the Native American Department of a national drug-free school
which develops TAOD curricula. There is a great deal of
cooperation and exchange between all the schools on campus
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F.
What is done to promote positive "drug-free" adult role
models for students?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
Details/Documentation:
The Jesuits and nuns who teach are positive role models of a drug
free lifestyle The Native Americans on the staff model the ful
fillment of the hope that the students can have to better their lives
The superintendent told us that after the "crackdown" on student
smoking, the faculty decided that they should be better role models
and also voluntarily stopped smoking in all buildings on campus.
Only 4 of them are left who smoke and they must do SO outside the
buildings. We witnessed that even the school board, with its
Native American members whose culture includes tobacco, took its
"smoking break" outside during their evening meeting, although
no students were present. The counselors and teachers have been
active in fund-raising to help provide money for the busing of teams
and other student programs. The pupils know this is to help
provide them with drug-free activities and support groups.
G. What are the policy and practices concerning TAOD
speakers, programs, and the role model (s) that are
presented to students? Is there any use of recovering
addicts?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The superintendent and counselors told us that they use TAOD
speakers and programs provided by Shannon County. They also use
well -known drug-free sports figures as speakers at the athletic
banquets. The principal mentioned the use of Native American
speakers as good role models for the students For instance,
medicine men from the community are invited to speak on "wellness"
No recovering addicts are used
with
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H.
Does the school have a tobacco/smoke-free workplace for
employees?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
No smoking is permitted in the buildings. We saw "No Smoking"
signs posted in all the buildings. Many of the faculty have
stopped smoking. Only four smokers remain and they must smoke
outside the building. The custodian's office was also "smoke-free".
V.
INVOLVING STUDENTS IN DRUG-FREE ACTIVITIES (15 POINTS)
A.
What is the level of participation in the various co-
curricular activities?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
Details/Documentation:
In a drug use survey which also asked for involvement in school
activities we ascertained that 80% of the student body participate
in various co-curricular activities This figure was verified
by the assistant principal.
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B.
Identify and describe the characteristics of student
activity programs that send or promote a "no use"
message.
Information presented in the nomination form is:
of
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Because of the TAOD situation among these Native American students all
of their activities send a "no use" message All of their activities
are also alternatives to drug involvement because they keep the
students engaged in healthy pursuits instead of returning to
dysfunctional homes. We inquired about the SADD program and learned
that it definitely promotes a "no use" message. The TAOD coordinator
specifically mentioned that this was discussed at the last SADD leaders
regional workshop. Besides TORCH and YES, Alateen is available.
There are sobriety dances held at both middle and high schools.
There is a peer counseling program. Red Cloud participates in
Blue Ribbon (like Red Ribbon) campaigns, radio panels, walk-
a-thons, jump-a-thons, etc. Their TAOD activities even extend over
the summer at a Cultural Growth Youth Camp in the Black Hills. During
Lent the students have been wearing wooden squares inscribed with their
names as medallions when they attend religious events. This is to
teach the "brokenness of man". On Good Friday these will all be
assembled What into are a heart the specific
for students?
*
which is information presentedin the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Despite the fact that students are bused from great distances, many
activities are provided to keep them in a drug-free environment. Be
sides sports (many basketball trophies) there is a drama group which has
won state awards, recognition by the Governor, & TV coverage. Their
Arts magazine (journalism & art) placed first in competition There is a:
Rodeo Club, Indian Dance and Culture Club, Catholic Youth Organization,
bowling in competition and a Speech Club. Other activities include:
Student Government, a National Evangelism Team, Big Brother/Sister
tutoring, and a mime group which performs in the community
The Summer Youth Culture Camps which are attended by Red Cloud
students have grown from 340 to over 1, 000.
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D.
What type of recognition do students receive?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
Details/Documentation:
way
According to the TAOD counselor powwows are one of recognizing the
"good the students do." The school has taken advantage of the
cultural "rites of passage" One week before graduation a Senior
Powwow is held to honor the seniors. An eagle feather attached to a
medicine wheel made of porcupine quills with a cross in the center is
presented to the boys An eagle plume attached to a medicine wheel is
given to the girls This is the positive image to which the younger
students aspire. We saw tee shirts which were given as awards to
the students. The Drama Club went to state and was on TV with an
original Native American 'Iktomi" (myth) skit. They were asked to
perform this at a "Reconciliation" gathering sponsored by the state
of South Dakota.
E.
Is there a common theme or symbol that ties together
all co-curricular activities to promote publicly drug-
free/"no use" as a standard and a value?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The principal and TAOD counselor explained the school S logo to us.
Their students are called the Red Cloud Crusaders" The logo
used for all their activities including TAOD programs, is a
buffalo skull with a Sioux Indian (a "Crusader") on horseback
on top of it The skull, used in ancient rites as an altar is
stuffed with sage The buffalo was.sacred to the Lakota people
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F
Are there opportunities for students to develop
leadership skills and/or participate in drug-free
leadership training programs?
Information presented in the nomination form is: %
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Many retreats are held for the students which include leadership
training. We saw posters for the upcoming one at Storm Mountain
The summer camps provide such training, too. The students are
involved in planning these activities. The Big Brother/Sister
groups teach leadership, as well as the campus ministries conducted
by the students. The promising students are identified early
and "mentored" through high school Red Cloud takes part in the
"Upward Bound" program to prepare students for college
VI. PROMOTING PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND PROVIDING PARENT EDUCATION
(15 POINTS)
A.
What drug prevention awareness and education, i.e.,
facts, symptoms, and effects are in place to help
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parents recognize drug involvement and respond
appropriately?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
x
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
One of the most moving experiences we had was talking to a single
parent who shared openly her own recovery and that of her oldest
son, a student at Red Cloud. Not only was she very much aware of
the drug policy of the school but repeatedly expressed appreciation
for all the help the counselors and teachers have given her and
her sons She described the process by which her son went into
treatment and the loving concern with which he was reinstated.
She mentioned the school's efforts to teach self -esteem and the
help parents receive in individual, free counseling by the TAOD
counselors She summed up the feeling of the parents by saying,
"I know I"m not alone. This school is my support system. There
is also support and drug awareness education for the parents
through tribal programs. We saw some of the literature available
to them at the Tribal Court building.
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B. Is there a "parenting" program available to parents
from the school? How many parents were enrolled this
past year?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
According to the principal parental involvement on a reservation
is a 'touchy matter. First, there is the economic situation of a lack
of transportation because of not having a car or money for gas.
Then there is the historic reason left over from when the schools
boarded the children and took over the parenting role for the parents.
The uneducated parents felt fear for the teachers. The superintendent
added that this generation of parents did not learn parenting
skills from their parents and now the school is trying to help them.
Their attitude is, "You are the professional. It's your job."
The school is making inroads into this thinking almost on an
individual and small group basis. They meet in frequent parent-
teacher conferences, preceding the entry of students into all acti
vities. This reachers 80% of the parents. I heard some of this
philosophy being expressed at the school board meeting I attended
concerningshenefachinge8fffe drugnfree therenth group ldren operational
in the school?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
x
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The elementary school TAOD counselor gave the best answer to this
question when he said, "We have SADD for the students; MADD for
the mothers; and the fathers decided that the whole family
should be involved SO they have started DADD (Dads Against
Drinking and Drugs ) In the cultural context of the Native
American family life it is very important for the father to be
involved in this "family issue.
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D.
Is there an active parent-teacher organization in the
school? If so, what is its total membership and what
kinds of drug-free programs and efforts does it sponsor
or support?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The active parent-teacher organization in the school is the
Boosters, comprised of mothers and fathers. They sponsor sobriety
dances and socials by chaperoning and providing the food and re-
freshments The school board half of whose membership is
parents or grandparents of students, actively promotes and
requests TAOD prevention/education programs. There is an AA
meeting held on campus to which many of the parents belong
From the crowd of cars we saw on the night of our arrival it
was evident that the meeting was well-attended.
E.
Is there an active drug-free group/council in the
school or district providing input and/or TAOD
leadership?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Parents are involved in the federal School Team Approach program
which is TAOD oriented. There is also networking among the parents
throughout the reservation. They sponsor fund-raising activities
to provide funds for the TAOD programs (e.g. concerts with
Willie Nelson and Chris Christoferson) These activities are
therapeutic, for many of the families in learning to be involved
in healthy activities
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F.
What specific student drug-free programs are sponsored
by parent groups from the school?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
x
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The parents not only host the after-prom party for the school,
they help with the retreats, powwows, drug-free sock hops,
drug-free school week, concerts, activities with the local radio
station and summer camps. The parents raise money to help pay
for these activities and help to chaperone them.
VII. INTERACTING AND NETWORKING WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND
AGENCIES (15 POINTS)
A.
What is your school doing to ensure the community,
i.e., civic service and religious groups, business,
local media, etc. is aware of and acknowledges the TAOD
problems and supports the drug prevention efforts of
the school?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
x
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
A Shannon County counselor who was visiting the middle school
told us that Red Cloud School is recognized as leaders in the
area" for their work in TAOD prevention/ education not only
because of their program, but also because of the team approach"
of the whole faculty to "help kids" We talked to the chief judge
at the Tribal Court in Pine Ridge. He, too, told us that Red
Cloud is a leader in the community Hè knew their policy well
and approved of the involvement of the parents. The school
publishes a newspaper about its activities and uses the local
radio station to publicize its events.
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B.
Are there any community and school TAOD programs or
activities that are co-sponsored or operated in a
partnership with the school and/or district?
Information presented in the.nomination>form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Shannon County funds are used for Red Cloud's TAOD education.
The school also uses the TAOD programs and speakers which the
county supplies. The Shannon County counselor told us how good
the participation was from the middle and high school teachers in
a drug abuse course which the county funded. The local community
college gave this course on the Red Cloud campus. We spoke to one
of the teacher aides who worked with his wife and the Tribal
Health Advocate to establish Alatot, Alakid and Alateen in a
neighboring town. Red Cloud students take part in those groups.
Red Cloud's superintendent and principals belong to an association
of all the reservation's superintendents and principals as well
as county representatives. TAOD has been a topic at some of
these meetings.
C.
How does the school network with community and social
agencies to strengthen its drug prevention efforts?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
An example of good networking is the following story told to us
by the superintendent Two years ago NBC produced a documentary
called "Tragedy at Pine Ridge" Through "negative imagery" in
the shots they aired as well as comments, they gave a distorted
picture of the reservation. The Red Cloud students were offended
and with the help of an English teacher they wrote letters of protest
They even made their own video which they offered to a local station
The story was picked up by a national news service and Tom Brokaw
a native of South Dakota flew several of the students and a teacher
to New York to appear on the Today show to tell the other side of
the story. The school works closely with the Tribal Health Organ
ization The Tribal Courthouse had anti-drug posters and iterature
which reaches the community
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D. What is the school's relationship with local TAOD
counseling and treatment services?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
I
Details/Documentation:
We visited Project Recovery in Pine Ridge. The director told us
the school education of the parents has had a positive effect on
the increased parental cooperation in treatment referrals
Students are referred to these treatment centers: Project Phoenix
(tribal treatment center); Our Home Re-discovery and Addiction Re-
covery Center in S.D. and to "New Beginnings" in Colorado.
There is a great deal of cooperation with these agencies and
Red Cloud. There is a concerted effort by the agencies and the
school to get the parents involved. One of Red Cloud's counselors
used to work at the tribal treatment center
E. What is the relationship of local law enforcement
agencies with the school?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
We met a police officer outside the police station and asked
him about the school He complimented the school on the stand they
have taken against drugs. He outlined his procedure for a "DUI"
and said he would test the driver, call the parents and make a decision
about an evaluation. He happened to be about to start his train-
ing for DARE and expects to present it at Red Cloud The principal
stated that the police come if called and cited the example of their
coming to take away a former student (expelled) who hung around'
school property. Police help to supervise at school events: The
assistant principal said he has seen the police pour out beer which
they have confiscated in town
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Date: 6/3/91
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To: Dan mc Droargy
From: Jim Better, u.s. Dept of Educ
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Central Junior High school
SCHOOL LEVEL:
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NOMINATION:
P.O. Box 220
GRADE LEVEL : 7th-9th
Gulfport, Mississippi 39502-0220
WHITE
: 30.0%
501-865-4546
BLACK
: 68.0%
HISPANIC
: 1.0%
NAMERICAN
:
ASIAN/PI
: 1.0%
LOW INCOME
=
74%
PREVIOUS YR($) :
TOTAL STUDENTS: 798
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: Large Town
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Mount Carmel Academy
New Orleans, Louisiana
Mount Carmel Academy is a private catholic school for young
girls. The Academy is surrounded by a community with a high
rate of drug use. Drug trafficking from South America and
Mexico into New Orleans is at an all time high. The party
atmosphere of New Orleans seems that it is Mardi Gras Time
all the time. The latest student temptation is the drive
through Daiquiri shop where students with false IDs can buy
daiquiris by the quart.
With these drug-related surroundings, Mount Carmel Academy
is making a difference in their school by keeping it drug
free. The Academy has a well defined "no-use" policy in
place. The policy is in force 24 hours a day and enforced.
This means that a Mount Carmel Academy student cannot use
drugs whether she is in school or out of school.
Team 9
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1990-91 DRUG-FREE SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
SITE VISITOR'S REPORT
Eagle Elementary School
4DFWIE1
School Name
IDNUM
Eagle. WS
WS
City
State
Glen R. Truax
Site Visitor
Glen R. Trux
(Printed
(Signature)
Instructions: Please indicate your assessment of the accuracy of
the information contained in the nomination form
by 1) checking one of the choices relative to
accuracy and 2) providing specific supporting
evidence for your choice.
In providing supporting evidence, please clearly
indicate the sources used in verifying the
information, such as conversations with
principals, teachers, students, parents, law
enforcement, observations, or document review, and
provide a narrative of what you discover. Use
specific details to make your case. Remember, YOU
are the eyes and ears of your review panel!
Review panelists may have specific questions and
concerns. If so, please address these questions
specifically and appropriately.
2
CONTEXT STATEMENT
Briefly describe the nominated school, its "drug-free" school
program and the community it serves as the site visitor sees it.
Limit your statement to this page only.
Eagle Elementary School is a K-6th grade school located
approximately forty-two miles southeast of Milwaukee, WS. The
school is unique because it is located in the Palmyra-Eagie
School District, one that serves an eighty-square-mile area and
is under eight independent governing units in three separate
counties. This predominantly rural area has one plastics plant
as its major industry. Most of the parents of Eagle students are
blue-collar workers. The primary means of adult public sociali-
zing appears to occur in one of several local taverns.
The Eagle Elementary School building has wide hallways and an
open, friendly feel. The school has self-contained classes, a
separate gymnasium, lunchroom, and stage area. A large golden
eagle, the school's mascot, is a dominant figure in the front of
the building.
Because Eagle is SO close to Milwaukee, a beer-brewing capital,
significant alcohol-use issues are concerns for Eagle educators.
I was impressed by the commitment of Eagle education
professionals, the community. and law enforcement. I believe
Eagle is an excellent example of a village in small town America
that is trying to make a positive difference for its elementary
school kids. Some issues are troubling: a district school
policy that lists the contract for life in a parent
handbook. mixed messages from two Eagle teachers and one
student's response regarding TAOD drug education. Overall,
however, Eagle Elementary is exemplary in many areas. The
students, teachers, administrators. and law enforcement
representatives shared a common goal: Eagle kids will be drug
free.
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INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
I.
RECOGNIZING, ASSESSING, AND MONITORING THE PROBLEM (10
POINTS)
A. How long has your primary drug prevention education
program been in operation?
- Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
- Details/Documentation:
I found evidence that Eagle Elementary has been involved
in drug prevention efforts for the last eight years. The
documentation was well organized and reflected a
comprehensive approach to TAOD education.
B.
What promoted the implementation of your school's
prevention program?
- Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
- Details/Documentation:
The Eagle Elementary school professionals were aware of
incidents in the community that suggested a need for
increased TAOD education at the elementary level. Local
law enforcement was called to make arrests at some summer
activities where minors were consuming alcohol. At the
high school, some band members were observed drinking
alcohol at school functions and some student athletes were
suspended from playing because of alcohol use. A better
way was needed to deter future TAOD abuse by elementary
school age children.
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C.
Was there a formal or informal assessment of the
tobacco, alcohol and other drugs (TAOD) problem?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I found the assessment at Eagle Elementary was
predominantly formal. The survey instrument was provided,
and I found the amount and organization of findings
outstanding. I was given a copy of a "smiley face,
frowning face" survey for kindergarten age children. The
survey is innovative and excellent.
D.
How were the findings of the assessment used to direct
or influence the TAOD efforts?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The information was used to greatly increase the resolve
and expand the efforts of many members of the Eagle
community. A stronger. more unified effort was needed if
the trend towards TAOD abuse would be reversed. A local
drug abuse-council was formed. and social service
professionals were recruited to assist the many Eagle staff
members. The message was delivered frequently by many:
Help our kids devise a better system, SO they can be spared
the ravages of drug abuse.
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E.
Compare in chart form and discuss changes to date from
your baseline data since program inception.
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The baseline information provided in the original
application was understated. I saw evidence of significant
increases in student participation. The documentation was
more comprehensive than the statistics mentioned in the
original application. The two most positive statistics for
Eagle were: increased awareness of the effects of alcohol
on the body and police contacts with juveniles for TAOD
related incidences. Clearly the message is being heard by
Eagle Elementary kids.
F.
How are the staff, students, and school community kept
informed of the results of the school's assessment of
the TAOD problem?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
- Details/Documentation:
I was shown an impressive scrapbook of news releases and
brochures. The material showed a commitment to inform
Eagle residents regarding TAOD issues. I saw evidence of
of publicity from the local newspapaer, addresses at Lions
and Masons club meetings. and local drug council meetings.
I was given unsolicited comments on several occasions from
teachers and parents. All gave a similar message: The
illegal use of TAOD is not tolerated by Eagle Elementary
School children. The principal, Mrs. Kalnes, is unswerving
in her commitment to the kids at Eagle.
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II. SETTING, IMPLEMENTING, AND ENFORCING POLICY (20 POINTS)
A. What is your school and/or district TAOD policy (ies),
including standards, procedures for policy
implementation, and consequences for violations?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
X
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I was convinced that the verbally stated district and
Eagle school position for TAOD issues was "no-use" for
all Eagle Elementary children. However, I saw a
parenting handbook provided by the Palmyra/Eagle School
District that had the contractSand pledge for Life
provided. Also, a scrapbook of documentation contained
promoting
the
materials I am convinced that at Eagle
desponse
Elementary, the philosophies of
are not presented
use
as a model. But at the district level, the inclusion
of any "responsible-use" material can be counter-
productive to "no-use" efforts by Eagle Elementary
professionals.
B. Have the TAOD policies been officially adopted and/or
revised?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Docmentation:
The policy was provided with the original application
and reviewed during the site visit. The TAOD policy
originally was adopted in 1983. Additional modifi-
cations were made in 1989 and 1990. All documentation
was easily accessible to all concerned parties.
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C.
What is the policy or administrative guideline to
ensure that all components and constituents of the
school, community, and district understand their roles
and responsibilities in the application of the TAOD
policies?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I was provided the student handbook that outlines the
rules and consequences regarding TAOD use. Monthly
meetings of the local drug council and quarterly news
letters ensure that information is shared with the
community. This village is well suited to frequent and
comprehensive information sharing sessions.
D.
Do athletics and/or co-curricular activities have a
unified set of rules or a policy that address TAOD?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
x
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
- Details/Documentation:
All teachers and students I interviewed said they
understood the rules for participation in extra-and co-
curricular activities. The principal shared her
commitment to ensuring that these requirements are met.
Documentation is provided by the individual teachers
regarding student grades and deportment. This
information is evaluated periodically to determine if the
student is eligible for extra-curricular activities. I
was impressed by the support the teachers, students, and
parents gave the TAOD policies.
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E.
Does your school have an open or closed campus?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
Eagle Elementary maintains a closed campus. I witnessed a
caring and responsible support staff at Eagle. I observed
teachers, the principal, and other support staff monitoring
the activities of students throughout the school day. The
staff is committed to providing a safe and secure environ-
ment for the students at Eagle. The information provided in
the original application was verified on numerous occasions
by this site visitor.
F.
How far and under what conditions does the school extend its
jurisdiction and its authority to enforce the TAOD policy?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The jurisdiction of the school extends to the school
property, all school-sponsored events, and the buses that
takes students to and from school. The communication
network in the village of Eagle is SO exemplary that the
TAOD policy was common knowledge to those I interviewed.
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G.
Does the school prohibit smoking and other use of
tobacco products by students in school, on school
grounds, or at school-sponsored activities?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The TAOD policies for the school district and Eagle
Elementary School clearly prohibit smoking and other
use of tobacco products by students in school,
on school property, and at school-sponsored activities.
The Wisconsin Clean Air Act also helps enforce this
policy.
H.
What methods are used to ensure that TAOD policies,
practices, and consequences are in compliance with
federal, state and local laws?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I was provided with verbal descriptions and written
documentation that explained the process. The local
Board of Education must give final approval of any TAOD
policy. Board meeting minutes were discussed and the
board attorney reviews the TAOD policy. This site
visitor was satisfied with the policy review process.
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I.
What methods are used to ensure that TAOD penalities
are applied uniformly, fairly, and consistently?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The principal at Eagle Elementary, Mrs. Kalnes, is a
staunch supporter of clear and uniform TAOD penalties.
Representatives from the Palmyra/Eagle School District
gave input on this issue. This site visitor was
satisfied with the review methods for application of
TAOD penalties.
J.
What is the typical disciplinary response for the
following incidents on school property or during school
sponsored activities? (1st and Repeat Offense)
Possession of tobacco products
Smoking and other use of tobacco products
Possession of alcohol
Possession of drugs
Sale of alcohol
Sale of drugs
"Under the influence"
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The stated district disciplinary response for first-
offense possession and use of tobacco is a three-day
suspension. The repeat offense incurs an expulsion
hearing. All other violations for possession and use
of alcohol or other drugs involves similar first-
offense three-day suspensions with subsequent
violations causing an expulsion hearing. If a law
violation occurs. law enforcement is contacted. Local
counseling and family-support personnel are available
for additional support.
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K.
Are the district policy and school practices publicized
to the community at large?
-
Information presented in the nomation form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I saw excellent examples of publicity for district TAOD
policies. Local and area newspapers printed articles.
local law enforcement spoke with area residents about
the policy, and the area drug council gives updates in
monthly meeting minutes and council newsletters. The
information sharing network in Eagle is excellent. It
enhances Eagle Elementary's ability to educate the
community about the need for early TAOD education.
L.
Are there procedures for staff reporting students
possessing, using, selling, and 'under the influence"
during school?
-
Information presented in nomination form is:
x
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
During informal interviews with several teachers, this
site visitor was convinced they were knowledgeable
regarding the TAOD policy. I was convinced that a
student who possessed. used, sold, or was under the
influence of TAOD would be referred to the school
principal immediately. All those interviewed
understood the Eagle School policy. Ultimately, the
principal would intervene following established TAOD
policies.
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M.
What process or structure, i.e., student assistance
team, core team, or similar group, is in place through
which students may seek assistance without prejudice
from the school concerning TAOD issues? What TAOD
support and prevention groups are available to
students?
-
Information presented in nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I spoke with members of the Student Assistance Program
(SAP). This team assists students who are at risk for
TAOD abuse and those who may have used TAOD. I also
spoke with a nurse from the Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
I was impressed by the commitment of all who counsel
the at-risk students. I believe an extensive support
network is established in Eagle to serve the needs of
all students. Many small communities could learn from
the model in the village of Eagle, WS.
N.
Are "interventions" held with students/parents of
students who display behavior commonly associated with
TAOD involvement?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I viewed many classroom settings during my site visit.
Most students were receptive to the "no-use" message.
However, some sixth-grade students openly resisted the
"no alcohol" messages. i was shown evaluation forms,
used by teachers to refer these at-risk students for
interventions. The process is excellent, including
followup with the student's family. I was convinced
those at-risk children had a better chance for a drug-
free life because of the efforts of the Eagle staff.
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O.
What procedure is in place to assist students who re-
enter school from suspension, expulsion, or
treatment/rehabilitation?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I was told about the Community Outreach and Treatment
Team (COTT). COTT develops strategies for students re-
entering school after a TAOD related incident. I was
satisfied with the proof of compliance. No recent
incident had occurred for this site visitor to review
how the incident was handled.
III. DETERMINING CURRICULA, SELECTING MATERIALS, AND TEACHING THE
DRUG PREVENTION CURRICULUM (15 POINTS)
A. How long has the drug prevention curriculum been in
place?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I reviewed all written drug curriculum and was
impressed. The organization was excellent, and the
curriculum review efforts have increased significantly
since 1983. I have seen t these types of curriculum at
other model programs. Great effort was expended to
find some of the best curriculum available. I believe
the choices were wise and well thought out.
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B.
Is your curriculum state mandated? Is it commercially
produced? If so, who was involved in its selection?
Has it been modified?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I reviewed copies of these state-mandated curriculums.
The curriculums were commercially prepared and locally
reviewed and approved. The local drug council
recommended the curriculums, and, ultimately, the
school board gave approval for them. I was satisfied
with the written proofs of compliance to this sub-
section.
C.
Was your curriculum locally developed?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The curriculums were developed locally and re-compiled
for special needs. The commercially produced material
was reviewed by members of the local drug council, a
health curriculum committee, and the Board of
Education. The review process was extensive and
excellent.
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D.
How is a clear "no use" message promoted in the TAOD
curriculum and in teaching?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
X
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Eagle's principal, the school district representative,
and approximately ten other teachers and support staff
said the TAOD message is a clear "no-use" one. During
my site visit, I found evidence of mixed messages. I
posed the following question to two teachers and one
student: "Is the drug education message at Eagle one of
'no-use, 'responsible use, or a blend of both." One
teacher said "Responsible use is the message.' Later,
this teacher amended her comments to reflect the
message was "no-use." The other teacher said she
taught TAOD issues as "no-use" for children,
responsible use for adults. The teacher said "I can't
tell children to never drink." The student said the =
message was "responsible use. I believe strongly that
the majority of messages Eagle kids receive are strong
"no-use" ones.
E.
Is drug prevention education taught at all grade levels
and in all disciplines?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documantion:
The drug prevention efforts of many Riverdale teachers
are excellent. The knowledge level of the students I
interviewed was extremely high regarding alcohol and
its short and long-term effects on the human body.
Posters and other visual media were displayed
throughout the school to reinforce the message. I saw
evidence that drug prevention education is being taught
at all grade levels.
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F.
Is your drug education curriculum infused into the
content areas?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I found evidence through interviews to support the
claims in the original application. Many teachers
infuse the drug education curriculum into the content
area. I saw examples of room posters that blended the
theme of "no use" with the current topic in the content
area. The effects of nicotine on the lungs were
discussed in the health curriculum during The Great
American Smokeout.
G.
What measures are taken to ensure all groups of
students, e.g., special education, gifted and talented,
technical and vocational are included in the drug
prevention education curriculum?
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
I was s shown evidence that all students at Eagle are
included in the drug prevention education curriculum.
I discussed the special challenges for a teacher who
teaches TAOD issues to special-education children. I
was satisfied that all groups are mainstreamed when
TAOD education is given.
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H.
How are students in the school taught to resist peer
pressure, build self-confidence, and improve self-
esteem?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
All Eagle education professionals I interviewed
displayed a positive mental attitude towards the
tremendous task of drug education. I felt that if a
student had a problem with drugs or any thing else,
he/she could tell someone at Eagle. When a student
commented "I don't have any choice. I'll drink like my
Dad," the teachers intervened immediately to begin
building the student's self-esteem. The principal,
Mrs. Kalnes, is a motivating force at Eagle. Talking
about TAOD efforts and the principal, one person
remarked "Without her, I don't think we would have the
focus
"
I.
How do you ensure that all materials used in the TAOD
program promote "no-use" and are accurate, up-to-date
and age-appropriate?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The local drug council actively screens new material
for the TAOD education efforts at Eagle. I learned of
videos offered to Eagle by the Anheuser Busch and
Miller Brewing Companies. The local council reviewed
the material and wisely decided not to include the
material for obvious mixed messages. The state is
divided into twelve educational service agencies. Each
has a TAOD coordinator who reviews material to ensure
the "no-use" message is clear.
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J.
What methods are used to evaluate the effectiveness of
the drug prevention education curriculum?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
x
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Attendance rates at Eagle are monitored. The rates have
been consistently high. Achievement test scores are also
used. Parent surveys and personal observations by
teachers have been used. I was satisfied the Eagle staff
evaluates the effectiveness of the drug prevention
curriculum. Some Eagle staff members mentioned contacting
the junior and senior high schools for future input. Both
high school staff members should see better TAOD
resistance skills displayed by Eagle Elementary School
graduates.
IV. TRAINING STAFF AND ROLE MODELING (10 POINTS)
A.
What specific TAOD training have administrators,
teachers, and support staff received in the past 2-3
years?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The documentation of training for faculty was reviewed by
this site visitor. In-service training was provided at
regular intervals throughout the school year. Specialized
training in TAOD curriculums was conducted for all who
would teach the material. All were aware of the stronger
potential for abuse of alcohol in this community. I am
confident the Eagle staff could easily recognize symptoms
of impairment from TAOD.
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B.
Is there a program or process in place for TAOD
training of new teachers and employees to the district
or the building?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Training regarding TAOD issues is conducted at periodic
staff development meetings. New teachers receive an
additional day of training. Principal Kalnes stresses
the "no-use," zero-tolerance theme. This site visitor
was satisfied all new teachers were quickly indoctri-
nated into the Eagle system of TAOD prevention
education.
C.
How do you ensure that, with a constantly changing TAOD
knowledge base, personnel learn new information and
remain up to date?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I was shown a collection of resource material that was
comprehensive and impressive. I spoke with the
librarian. I was impressed by the common theme: a
commitment by Eagle education professionals to maintain
and expand the written and video resources. The
material I reviewed sent a clear "no use" of TAOD, and
most material appeared to be realitively new. I am
confident the librarian and other staff members will
continue to procure the most up-to-date TAOD material
available.
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D.
Who conducts the TAOD program and the specific aspects
of the program?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I met the primary individuals who conduct the TAOD
program. Examples of provided training are Project
Charlie, Quest "Skills for Growing," and DARE. I
reviewed written documentation covering specific
aspects of the mentioned programs, and I also viewed
sessions of all three programs. The programs and
personnel at Eagle are outstanding.
E.
Who serves as the TAOD Coordinator?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
Details/Documentation:
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) coordinator and
the principal, Mrs. Kalnes, serve this role. I had
numerous opportunities to meet with both individuals.
Clearly, Mrs. Kalnes is one of the driving forces that
makes the Eagle program fiourish. and I am confident
the tone for future Eagle TAOD education efforts is
bright with the continuing support of the SAP
coordinator and the principal.
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F.
What is done to promote positive "drug-free" adult role
models for students?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
With the help of the Eagle professionals and the
Wisconsin Clean Air Act, no smoking is allowed anywhere
in Eagle Elementary School. The students I spoke with
said they were happy no one smoked cigarettes in their
school. The physical education teacher repeatedly
reinforces the messages about what a drug-free body can
accomplish. Professional ahtletes have been brought
into Eagle for presentations. A member of the
Milwaukee Brewers baseball team gave an impressive
speech about the dangers of TAOD abuse. This player
showed by example the amazing things he could accom-
plish by having a drug-free body.
G.
What are the policy and practices concerning TAOD
speakers, programs, and the role model (s) that are
presented to students? Is there any use of recovering
addicts?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
x
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I found no evidence that any recovering addicts were
used as role models for Eagle kids. No questionable
role models are used for any presentation at the
school. The principal and many others were aware of
the mixed messages that are sent to impressionable
youngsters when recovering addicts are used. I asked
one school bus driver what he thought about the drug-
education efforts at Eagle. He said "I'll show you how
important I think it is." He showed me an Alcoholics
Anonymous membership card and said he had to learn the
hard way. He said that Eagle Elementary was wonderful
for what it was doing for the kids.
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H. Does the school have a tobacco/smoke-free workplace for
employees?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is :
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
By state law, no smoking is permitted anywhere in the Eagle
school building. By district policy, no smoking is
permitted anywhere on school property. Eagle is one of the
finest schools to put the federal goal of a smoke-free
workplace into practice.
V.
INVOLVING STUDENTS IN DRUG-FREE ACTIVITIES (15 POINTS)
A. What is the level of participation in the various co-
curricular activities?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I was shown written documentation that supports the
claim in the original application. Eagle students are
involved in basketball and volleyball, and I saw a
session of "scooter hockey" during my site visit. I saw
students rehearsing a play on the stage at Eagle. A
school custodian, also a parent of an Eagle student.
spoke with me. She commented about the opportunities
for Eagle kids saying. "I think it's just wonderful."
About leaving the school district, she said, "I wouldn't
move from here if they paid me."
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B.
Identify and describe the characteristics of student
activity programs that send or promote a "no use"
message.
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I saw evidence that the "no-use" message is conveyed
through the Just Say No Pledge, a Hang Tough banner
that was signed by all students, and assorted Red
Ribbon Week activities. Participation is possible for
all as long as all remember the following: TAOD use
rules and sanctions for violations are always in place
and enforced. This site visitor believes the message
has been received and understood.
C.
What are the specific co-curricular activities/programs
for students?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Eagle is an exemplary school because of the high level
of participation in co-curricular activities and
programs for students. Red Ribbon Week activities.
Just Say No Week, and a presentation by a professional
soccer player are several educational programs. For
support examples, Eagle peer helpers and cross-age
tutors. A Latch-Key program was started recently. For
social activities, the Jump Rope for Heart was active.
The Eagle staff attempts to involve the community
whenever feasible to foster positive TAOD prevention
efforts.
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D.
What type of recognition do students receive?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Eagle students are given daily recognition by the many
caring professionals at the school. I saw written
documentattion of at least seven ways Eagle students
are recognized. Many Eagle staff members recognize
that some of their students receive positive
reinforcement only at school. The staff is ready with
a smile or a kind word for children who are trying to
follow or learn the drug-free message.
E.
Is there a common theme or symbol that ties together
all co-curricular activities to promote publicly drug-
free/"no use" as a standard and a value?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The AODA council logo, provided in the original
application, has been adopted to promote the drug-free
philosophy. Other common themes are "Just Say No" and
"Say no to Drugs." At Eagle, the focus is not on a
slogan only. TAOD abuse education will succeed in
Eagle because SO many people are committed to the
effort. The community supports drug-free "no-use" as a
standard and a value.
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F.
Are there opportunities for students to develop
leadership skills and/or participate in drug-free
leadership training programs?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Examples of programs that develop leadership skills are
Student Council, peer tutoring, and the Safety Patrol.
Also, one of the best ways Eagle kids learn leadership
skills is watching an Eagle staff member. By taking
responsibility for their own actions regarding TAOD,
the student is preparing for other challenging
decisions that certainly face him/her in adult life.
VI. PROMOTING PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND PROVIDING PARENT EDUCATION
(15 POINTS)
A.
What drug prevention awareness and education, i.e.,
facts, symptoms, and effects are in place to help
parents recognize drug involvement and respond
appropriately?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
An impressive library of reference material is
available upon request at Eagle. Also, publicity in
local newspapers and newsletters mention TAOD related
activities and goals. The school principal and others
repeatedly give the message that the risks for alcohol
abuse are extremely high given the dynamic of this
specific community, i.e., blue collar workers who may
socialize at local taverns.
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B.
Is there a "parenting" program available to parents
from the school? How many parents were enrolled this
past year?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
One component of the Quest "Skills for Growing" program
is parent meetings. These meetings provide an arena
where parents may find answers to some of their most
troubling parenting questions. The Eagle professionals
have recognized the relation between alcohol abuse and
domestic abuse. One parent's comment "He can't learn
(drug education) from me" shows the need for innovative
and positive parenting strategies.
C.
Is there a specific drug-free parent group operational
in the school?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The parent volunteers that facilitate Project Charlie
are the best examples of a drug-free parent group. The
message these volunteers give is a clear and consistent
"no-use" one. All parent representatives I interviewed
were extremely knowledgeable of TAOD issues.
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D.
Is there an active parent-teacher organization in the
school? If so, what is its total membership and what
kinds of drug-free programs and efforts does it sponsor
or support?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I spoke with the president of the Parent Teachers
Organization (PTO). She said the PTO is extremely
visible and active at Eagle. She has an available
cadre of one-hundred parents willing to help with TAOD
related activities. PTO fundraisers support the drug
education efforts at Eagle. One PTO representative
said that the Eagle staff was extremely committed to
the kids: "There is nothing they won't fight for!"
E.
Is there an active drug-free group/council in the
school or district providing input and/or TAOD
leadership?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The AODA council is extremely active in the Eagle
village area. Speaking about Eagle's efforts, one
council member said "We are doing SO much on a
shoestring budget. We challenge anyone to match our
efforts." This site visitor enthusiastically supports
that statement. One major strength of Eagle
Elementary's war on drugs is the community support. I
have seen few small towns show the resolve I saw during
my site visit. Surely, the challenges that face Eagle
for alcohol abuse are profound, but I believe Eagle's
kids have a much better chance of breaking the cycle of
TAOD abuse through the efforts of Eagle Elementary
staff members and community supporters.
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F.
What specific student drug-free programs are sponsored
by parent groups from the school?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The Red Ribbon Week activities are the best examples of
student drug-free programs sponsored by a parent group.
Additional "Just Say No" activities such as family sock
hops and talent shows receive support from the active
PTO. Many community supporters are aware of some
limitations in Eagle. This village does not have a
recreation center, like larger communities, that would
allow positive organized activities. Consequently,
parent groups strive to sponsor student drug-free
programs whenever possible.
VII. INTERACTING AND NETWORKING WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND
AGENCIES (15 POINTS)
A. What is your school doing to ensure the community,
i.e., civic service and religious groups, business,
local media, etc. is aware of and acknowledges the TAOD
problems and supports the drug prevention efforts of
the school?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I was satisfied with the proofs of compliance for this
section. I heard testimonials from twenty or more
townspeople regarding community support for Eagle's
TAOD activities. Few small communities show the
encompassing support for an elementary school's
programs like Eagle. The Lutheran Brotherhood
Fraternal Organization and many other civic groups
devote time and money to Eagle Elementary's efforts.
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B.
Are there any community and school TAOD programs or
activities that are co-sponsored or operated in a
partnership with the school and/or district?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
The DARE program is co-sponsored with the local Police
Department. The Lutheran Brotherhood and Waukesha
County Health Department co-sponsor TAOD education
programs. I spoke with representatives from several
local co-sponsoring agencies. The community support
for Eagle is excellent.
C.
How does the school network with community and social
agencies to strengthen its drug prevention efforts?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
Waukesha Memorial Hospital is a resource for Eagle
Elementary's Employee Assistance Program. I met
numerous people who volunteered their services to
support Eagle's TAOD prevention efforts. Networking
with the community is one essential key to a successful
TAOD prevention program. Eagle educators are committed
to tapping the expertise in the community to further
their TAOD education goals.
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D.
What is the school's relationship with local TAOD
counseling and treatment services?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
X
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I spoke with representatives from several local
counseling and treatment centers. One counselor said
he was happy that Eagle Elementary was taking a
leadership role in early TAOD prevention education.
His hope was that he would have fewer young adults to
counsel because of Eagle's efforts. Local support
groups recognize the importance of information sharing
and quick intervention and treatment for TAOD abuse
cases.
E.
What is the relationship of local law enforcement
agencies with the school?
-
Information presented in the nomination form is:
Accurate
Not Addressed
Overstated
X
Understated
-
Details/Documentation:
I met with the Chiefs of Police for Eagle, WS, and
Palmyra, WS. Both communities are small, yet the
combined efforts by these two law enforcement
professionals are great. Often, the available
resources for law enforcement in small communities are
extremely limited. Basic public-safety service is the
primary concern. Programs like DARE are desirable, but
almost impossible to implement when the police force
boasts only six officers or fewer. Clearly, the two
police chiefs are not aware of these so-called
limitations. DARE is an important component in the
overall TAOD efforts at Eagle Elementary, and both
chiefs are extremely active and supportive.