A committee by committee, leadership shared
subcommittees operational, lots of folks are putting in good effort
first meeting in September, split into 3 subcommittees
- grant applications to help sustain the program overtime
- parent/community education
- safe activities for middle/high school students
members attending conferences and workshops as they become available
more workshops being scheduled
Metrowest health center grant received several years ago, grant expired
submitted a proposal for a $10,000 grant to support the activities, in particular addressing alcohol abuse, cyber bullying and harassment.
increase community awareness, engage community
cross community partnership; Police, Dean, YMCA
Attempting to get events at the high school and YMCA for middle and high school student to attend and have some healthy activities.
Stoughton has a good model and good advice on grant writing and program sustainability.
Want to focus on alcohol to ensure some success. Will expand later as they can.
Q - is there a SADD group on campus?
A - yes, it is quite active
Q - are there curriculum changes to go along with this?
A - yes, in Health and other areas. Looking to get something into the Middle School as those students are getting involved early. The survey results lead to a dynamic where the result lead to changes/adjustments in the curriculum.
Q - with the MIddlebury College president leading an effort reduce the drinking age to 18, how does that affect your work?
A - We haven't addressed this topic yet but it will be a good one for the full committee meeting.
Q - With the drinking age as it is, how are kids getting access to alcohol?
A - one story of a parent who set up a keg in the driveway, it was okay to drink as long as you didn't go and drive.
A - older siblings also do provide access.
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