Action Step

Person(s)-

Group(s)

 Responsible

Timeline for Implementation

Resources Required

Indicators of Success

Date Reviewed/

Status

Hire a full time SAC for the district to provide counseling for the students who have substance abuse issues or issues that may lead to abuse.

SAC

2010 – 2011

Salary

A change in attitude of the students as determined by readministering the survey.  The number of students seen for substance abuse issues.

Administrators and Peer Leader Advisors meeting to determine roles of Peer Leadership participants

Administration

Peer Leader Advisors

2010 – 2011

Time needed for meeting

Application that reflects Peer Leader Responsibilities

Drug Prevention Programs:

·         The Neurobiology of Addiction – (nature of addiction, genetic predisposition, and the role of the brain’s chemistry).

·         DUI: Driving Under the Influence (high school students)

Student Health Awareness Center – Centra State, Freehold, NJ

Beginning in the school year 2010- 2011 one of these programs will be presented on an annual basis in an assembly to all Middle and High School students. 

Money to pay for program - $250.00 per hr. presentation and/or monies so students can go to their location, possible grants

Positive teacher/student feedback as to program – information and presentation – increase or decrease in % numbers

Make accident related information available to students (high school students) Add new programs as they become available.

Jersey Shore Medical Center Trauma Unit staff – Neptune, NJ

Staff provided by Jersey Shore Medical Center Trauma Unit

Teacher/student feedback as to how information is received – increase or decrease in % numbers

Prevention Program:

Prevention First – targeting

Making positive choices

Staff from Prevention First Program Oakhurst

Money  for Program

Teacher/student Feedback

Action Step

Person(s)-

Group(s)

 Responsible

Timeline for Implementation

Resources Required

Indicators of Success

Date Reviewed/

Status

Form a committee of students who will clearly identify the depth of the problem and the reasons for abusing substances.  Also get suggestions for solutions.

Committee formed

2010 – ongoing on an annual basis

Student Release Time

Committee Advisor

New ideas generated by students.  A new understanding of the depth of and reasons for the problem.

Establish a Reality-Base Alcohol Education Program

(Safety First)

Transition Forums –Have a meeting with parents and students that are in the incoming freshman class.  Parents and children must sit together and listen to the speakers for the evening.

High School Administrators, SAC, Health Teachers, Nurse, Peer Leaders, Parents, and Guest Speakers.

Ex. Ocean County Drug and Alcohol Task Force, Ocean County Prosecutor.

2010 – on going on an annual basis

Money for guest speakers, Safety First Program and survey

Decrease in drug/alcohol use. Increase in parent/student/teacher communication

Exit survey completed by parents and students.

Ensure Health texts and Health Teacher materials are current and in align with New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Glencoe Health:  Making Life Choices provides a comprehensive real-world approach to health education. High School and Middle School

Health Teachers            Administration

2010 - ongoing

Money to purchase texts and teacher materials          Grants

Positive teacher and student feedback as to how program is working.  Increase or decrease in % numbers.

Action Step

Person(s)-

Group(s)

 Responsible

Timeline for Implementation

Resources Required

Indicators of Success

Date Reviewed/

Status

Drug Prevention Program:  The Truth about Drugs- Facts you need to know- Actions you need to take.  Middle School and High School.

Health Teachers Administration

2010 - ongoing

Money to purchase drug prevention materials for all students.   Grants

Positive teacher and student feedback as to how program is working.  Increase or decrease in % numbers.

Ocean Medical Center Program

2010- ongoing

Provide Drug  and Alcohol related training to Peer Leaders/Advisors

Peer Leader Advisors

Administration

2010 – ongoing

Money to pay for training, supplies, and Staff

Increase in % numbers for measurement  # 4

Peer Leaders will present information about Drugs and Alcohol abuse to Freshman

Peer Leader Advisor

Administration

2010 – ongoing

Money for training for Peer Leaders and Advisor

Positive student feedback from Peer Leaders and freshman