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Priority 2:

To provide the resources necessary to create a safe and drug-free learning environment.

Supporting Data:

1.     Results for the 6th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2008 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of 6th grade students from Hoxie School that have used alcohol dropped from 18.8 % to 7.7%; this is a difference of 11.1 %. This is also below the state average of 18.5%, making a difference of 10.8 %. The percentage of students that had used alcohol in the past 30 days was below the state average at 3.1%, a difference of 0.8%. The percentage of those that had used cigarettes fell and sits below the state average; usage dropped from 7.8% in 2007 to 6.5 % in 2008. The percentage of 6th grade students at Hoxie that had used cigarettes is also lower than the percentage of students throughout the state; state is 10.4% and Hoxie students is 6.5%, a difference of 3.9 %. In the past 30 days 10.4 % of the state’s 6th grade students had smoked cigarettes compared to 3.1 % of Hoxie students; this is a 0.8% difference.

2.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2008 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was below the state average by 8.6% at 32.6%. This statistic showed a decrease from the prior year by 11.8%. The percentage of 8th grade students that had used cigarettes were slightly above the state average at 25.6%, a 0.4 % difference. Those that have used sedatives fell and remains below the state average at 4.4%. The state average was 10.4%. 13% of the students used alcohol in the past 30 days. The state average was 15%. 12.8% used cigarettes in the past 30 days, state average is 7.5%.

3.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2008 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol in the past 30 days was below the state average by 2% points at 13%. This statistic showed a significant decrease from the prior year. While the number of those who have used cigarettes at any time fell equal to the state average, those who had used cigarettes in the past 30 days fell above the state average by 5.3% points at 12.8%. Those who have used smokeless tobacco in the past 30 days also rose significantly to 12.2% points above the state average of 7.5%.

4.     Results for 10th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2008 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of tenth grade students from Hoxie that had used alcohol in the past 30 days was above the state average by 11% points at 37.5%. This was a slight increase from the previous year. Those that have used cigarettes in the past 30 days rose slightly above the state average by .6% point at 15.2%. This marked a dramatic increase from the 2007 results. Those who had used smokeless tobacco products in the past 30 days was above the state average by 4.4% points at 13%.

5.     During the 2004-05 school year, there were 135 counts of corporal punishment due to discipline issues in High School and 105 counts in Elementary for an average of 30.8% of the students in High School and 22.1% of the students in Elementary.

6.     According to APSCN, the High School had 18 counts of tobacco use on school campus.

7.     Results for 6th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2005 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percenage of sixth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was over the state average by 13.7% points at 34.9%. This statistic was not an improvement. The percentage of those that have used cigarettes improved and was at the state average.

8.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2005 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percenage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 3.2% points at 47.2%. This statistic showed a decrease from the prior year. Those that have used cigarettes fell below the state average. Those that have used sedatives also fell well below the state average.

9.     Results for 10th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2005 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percenage of tenth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 18.4% points at 83.3%. This was a slight increase from the previous year. Those that have used cigarettes was above the state average by 32.10% points at 78.6%. This marked a dramatic increase. Those that have used sedatives was above the state average by 8.8% points at 26.7%.

10.  Results for 12th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2005 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percenage of twelfth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was under the state average by 2.6% points at 71.8%. Those that have used cigarettes was below the state average by 9.8% points at 44.7%. Those that have used sedatives was well below the state average.

11.  Results for 6th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2006 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of sixth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was below the state average 6.68% points at 19.41%. This statistic was a dramatic improvement. The percentage of those that have used cigarettes rose slightly but was still below the state average. Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2006 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 5.69% points at 46.43%. This statistic showed a decrease from the prior year. Those that have used cigarettes fell below the state average. Those that have used sedatives rose from 5.4% to 12.5%. The state average was 10.66%. Results for 10th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2006 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of tenth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by less than 1% points at 62.5%. This was a dramatic decrease from the previous year. Those that have used cigarettes were above the state average by 8.79% points at 52.08%. This marked a dramatic decrease. Those that have used sedatives fell below the state average at 14.58%. Results for 12th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2006 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of twelfth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 7.05% points at 79.6%. Those that have used cigarettes were above the state average by 9.9% points at 61.2%. Those that have used sedatives were well below the state average.

12.  According to the Department of Human Services website, the following data for Lawrence County was collected and includes 2000-2005. Tobacco Distributors are down from 32 to 28. Arrests for crime index offenses went from 260 to 182. Arrests for property crimes 219 to 168. Arrests for violent crimes fell from 41 to 14.

Goal

To reduce student involvement in substance abuse and antisocial behaviors.

Benchmark

To help provide guidance to achieve the goals and benchmark statements as outlined in the building level plans.

Intervention: The district will maintain existing programs to educate students on such issues as drug and alcohol prevention, character education and anti-bullying.

Scientific Based Research: Dusenbury, Falco (1995). "Eleven components of effective drug abuse prevention curricula". The Journal of School Health, 65(10), 420. Research Brief, "Characteristics of Effetive Substance Abuse Prevention Programs,", Volune 1 Number 26. http://www.asce.org/publications/researchbrief/volume1/v1n26.html. ASCD

Actions

Person Responsible

Timeline

Resources

Source of Funds

The Hoxie High School TONE group (Youth against Destructive Decision Altogether, YADDA) will plan and execute the yearly Red Ribbon Week activities along with the Natural High Day activities. This will include many student presentations and those from outside persons. Examples of activities are a concert by local artist Ben Brand and an obstacle course set up by the National Guard.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Parental Engagement

YADDA Sponsor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Community Leaders
  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The district will participate in Red Ribbon Week by providing activities that promote drug-free lifestyles. The TONE (Teens of Northeast), a drug free student advocate group, will plan the events. Each day will have a theme for students to dress up, such as crazy sock day with a theme of "Sock it to drugs". All students will participate in the activities.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Action Type: Special Education

Pam Morgan, TONE Sponsor

Start: 08/01/2009
End: 10/31/2010

  • Central Office
  • Community Leaders
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The district will provide counselors at each building level with support necessary to purchase curriculum materials and supplies related to drug and alcohol prevention.
Action Type: AIP/IRI

Dennis Truxler, Superintendent

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The district will provide PE and Health Teachers at each building level with supplies necessary to promote healthly lifestyles. Each building has activities outlined under their respective wellness priorities.
Action Type: AIP/IRI

Dennis Truxler, Superintendent

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The district will continue to participate in the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey to gain data for comparisons and target areas for improvement.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Donna Pinkston, Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Summative Evaluation: The number of student's disciplined will be compared each year.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Donna Pinskton, Counselor

Start: 01/01/2010
End: 06/15/2010

  • Computers
  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The Counselors will review data from the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey yearly to identify trends and areas of improvement/weaknesses.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Counselors

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Counselors will attend workshops throughout the year to assist them with their assigned duties.
Action Type: Professional Development

Building Administrators

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

2005-06 EVALUATION - The percentage of students disciplined did not decrease over the course of the school year. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of students who use tobacco.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Principals & Counselors

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Performance Assessments

ACTION BUDGET:

$

2005-06 EVALUATION - The percentage of students disciplined did not decrease over the course of the school year in High School or Elementary. There was a decrease in the percentage of students who use tobacco in elementary. High School showed a decrease in alcohol usage and cigarette usage in both 8th and 12th grades. 10th grade showed an increase in both.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Principals & Counselors

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Performance Assessments

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The High School English teacher will sponsor a drug-free student advocate group. They will attend the TONE (Teens of Northeast) conference in December. The Teens of Northeast (TONE) Arkansas program hosts an annual conference to train students and adults in how to recognize, reduce and prevent substance abuse and related behavior among young people. The conference's core program, Teens Are Concerned (TAC), was founded in 1983 by a small group of students who wanted to take action against the growing problem of impaired driving among their peers. Funding support was provided through a grant from the Crowley's Ridge Development Council: Prevention Resource Center, a statewide prevention service of the Arkansas Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAP) The goals of the TONE conference are to: 1. Equip students and adults with information, skills and creative ideas; 2. Provide students and adults with training in strategy development, networking and motivation techniques; 3. Address issues of personal growth, drug prevention, and communication; 4. Inspire participants to continue the workshop momentum and use its information to start an innovative TONE project in their school or community. The conference consists of two days of extensive training for approximately 300 students and 80 adults. Conference activities include workshops as well as small group and general sessions. Information about substance abuse and related issues is made available and discussions focus on promoting and carrying out chemical-free activities such as Project Graduation, drug-free youth groups, occupant protection safety skits and programs to improve communication and problem-solving skills and to raise self-esteem. TONE also taps into the skills and energy of its participants for creative approaches to information dissemination, audience-tailored presentation styles and networking activities. The highlight of the conference is a drug-free social event planned by the students.
Action Type: Wellness

Pam Morgan, TONE Sponsor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Community Leaders
  • Outside Consultants
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Counselors will work with the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) Coalition of Lawrence County to implement "Positive Action". Positive Action is evidence based and has been recognized by three of the nation's top agencies as an evidence-based program for multiple purposes. SAMHSA, USDOE What Works Clearinghouse and NREPP have given approval of the program. Positive Action empowers students to take charge of themselves by teaching them the process to make positive choices and developing their intrinsic motivation to make those choices. The five components of the program include, K-12 Instruction Curriculum, Climate Development, Counseling, Family and Community. The district will use Safe & Drug Free Money to assist with any supplies necessary to implement the curriculum. The curriculum will be implemented in the high school health classes and 5th grade. Mini-course will be offered for 6th grade, including the Positive Action Curriculum as an extension to the curriculum in 5th grade with the ATOD Coalition.
Action Type: Wellness

Counselors and Building Administrators

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Outside Consultants
  • Teaching Aids

Title IV-A - Materials & Supplies:

$2000.00


ACTION BUDGET:

$2000


Allocate Title IV-A Funds to Budget Codes Allocated

The ATOD Coalition of Lawrence County will train counselors, principals and teachers in the use of the Positive Action Curriculum being implemented in the 5th grade elementary classes and high school health classes in Janaury 2009. The Northeast Arkansas Cooperative has obtained a grant to provide this professional development and most of the curriculum.
Action Type: Professional Development

Elementary & High School Counselors

Start: 01/01/2010
End: 05/30/2010

  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Title IV money will be used to purchase books and materials related to the promotion of safe and drug free lifestyles. The books will be placed in teacher classrooms libraries. Open response materials regarding safe and drug free issues will be purchased and used in the classrooms for benchmark practice and reinforcement of a safe and drug free lifestyle. Parental materials on awareness will also be purchased and displayed during parent teacher conferences for parents to take and read.
Action Type: Parental Engagement

Counselors, Federal Programs Coordinator and Librarian

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Teaching Aids

Title IV-A - Materials & Supplies:

$2346.00


ACTION BUDGET:

$2346


Allocate Title IV-A Funds to Budget Codes Allocated

Total Budget:

$4346

 

Intervention: To develop a character education program.

Scientific Based Research: Dusenbury, Falco (1995). "Eleven components of effective drug abuse prevention curricula". The Journal of School Health, 65(10), 420. Research Brief, "Characteristics of Effetive Substance Abuse Prevention Programs,", Volune 1 Number 26. http://www.asce.org/publications/researchbrief/volume1/v1n26.html. ASCD

Actions

Person Responsible

Timeline

Resources

Source of Funds

A character word will be displayed each month in the elementary hallway. Teachers and couselors will discuss ways to exemplify that characteristic with all students.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Special Education

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Teachers
  • Teaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Teachers will incorporate character education into their curriculum throughout the school year. Supplies necessary to support the curriculum will be purchased.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration

Elementary Principal & Counselors

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Teachers
  • Teaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Students who display good character will be nominated weekly. Winners from each grade level will be selected by a committee of teachers and administrators. Students will be recognized and announced over the intercom. Necessary supplies related to this action will be purchased with Title IVA funds.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration

Elementary Principals & Counselors

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

A character education assembly will be held at the end of each nine weeks. Teachers will select one student per month per grade to be announced at the assembly. A short paragraph explaining why students were chosen will be red. Assemblies will have themes such as "Favorite Book Characters" and "Super Heros". Authors will be brought in to speak during two or more assemblies.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Action Type: Special Education

Elementary Librarian and Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Notification of character words will be sent home to parents each month. Handouts will be sent home explaining the program and how students can exemplify that characteristic. Parents will be encouraged to attend the character education assemblies.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Parental Engagement

Parent Center Coordinator

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The Parent Center Coordinator will work with the Elementary Counselor to involve parents in the planning of the Character Education program. Parents will also be invited to assist whenever possible with the implementation of the program.
Action Type: Collaboration

Parent Center Coordinator

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Counselors will model teaching lessons dealing with character education and safe & drug free lifestyles in kindergarten classrooms. The Discovery Skills Curriculum will be used. They will also work with teachers to provide professional development in these areas.
Action Type: Professional Development

Tim Ryan, Principal

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Formative Evaluation: Teachers will observe children in the classrooms as they interact with peers to monitor good character attitudes such as respect of each other and helpfulness.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Tim Ryan, Principal

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Summative Evaluation: APSCN reports will be used to compare and contrast discipline from year to year.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Tim Ryan, Principal

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

2006-2007 EVALUATION - Bob Barner, children's author, born in Tuckerman, AR, provided presentations to the elementary and a parent meeting presentation on October 11, 2006. Mr. Barner writes and illustrates his own books and has written titles such as "Dem Bones", "Dinosaur Bones", "Walk the Dog" and "Bugs!Bugs!Bugs!". Dave and Pat Sargent, co-authors presented to K-6 grades on February 9th. The Sargent's have several series Transitional Books that promote character traits. Those series include, but are not limited to, "Story Keepers", "Colorado Cowboys", "Saddle Up", and "Animal Pride". Alexandria LaFaye provided three presentations to the middle school students on April 24th. LaFaye holds three masters’ degrees in creative writing, multicultural literature, and children’s literature. She splits her time as an author and as an assistant professor at California State University. Her stories include the following titles, "The Strength of Saints", "Nissa’s Place", "Strawberry Hill", and "The Year of the Sawdust Man".
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Susie Jones, Librarian and Suzanne Allen, Federal Programs

Start: 08/01/2009
End: 05/31/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Total Budget:

$0

 

Intervention: Implement Emergency Response Crisis Management grant

Scientific Based Research: US Department of Education (2003) Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide For Schools and Communities.

Actions

Person Responsible

Timeline

Resources

Source of Funds

The school district will hire a Project Director for successful implementation of the grant. The grant is for a period of 18 months - October 2007 – May 31, 2009.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Technology Inclusion

Suzanne Allen, Federal Programs

Start: 08/20/2009
End: 05/31/2010

  • Computers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

COLLABORATION - The district will develop a safety team composed of administrators, counselors, local law enforcement, city council, mental health agencies, clergy, parents, 911 coordinator and local health department. The team will be trained in crisis management and develop a plan for the school system.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

Suzanne Allen and Project Director

Start: 10/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Community Leaders

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The safety team will organize individual school site safety plans around NIMS (National Incident Management System). Selected staff members will go through NIMS training to learn and understand early warning signs of a threat. Various response strategies such as evacuation, reverse evacuation, shelter, rescue and lockdown will be learned by the safety team.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Professional Development

Suzanne Allen and Project Director

Start: 10/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

A rapid notification system will be used as the primary communication system with parents during a crisis situation. The system will communicate emergency messages and can be accessed through the Internet (text message is converted to voice), telephone/cell phone or multi-function device. The system includes a list management tool that will include the phone numbers, fax number, email addresses and any other contact information of all the parents in the district.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

Suzanne Allen and Project Director

Start: 10/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Computers
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Special Emergency Evacuation Plans will be developed for each disabled individual needing notification and evacuation assistance. Disabled students/employees will be consulted in the development of the plan.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Special Education

Suzanne Allen and Project Director

Start: 10/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Formative Evaluation - The grant will be evaluated internally by assessing the participation in and utility value rates of crisis response trainings; assessessing the extent of implementation of the trainings; minutes of safety team meetings and evaluation of parental involvement.

Suzanne Allen, Federal Programs

Start: 07/10/2022
End: 06/30/2010


ACTION BUDGET:

$

Summative Evaluation - Hoxie will hire an external evaluator to develop drill observation tools, conduct site obeservations, interview staff and parents and assist where necessary with implementation of grant.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Suzanne Allen, Federal Programs

Start: 10/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The grant is a comprehensive K-12 approach to having a safe school zone for all involved. Supplies necessary for training materials, meetings with collaborative partners and/or installing the rapid notification system will be funded primarily with the grant. Title IVA money will be used to supplement the supplies.
Action Type: Collaboration

Suzanne Allen, Federal Programs

Start: 10/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Community Leaders
  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Total Budget:

$0

 

Intervention: Train staff and have a Automated External Defibrillator available on campus.

Scientific Based Research: American Red Cross - Statistics show that more than 200,000 Americans die of sudden cardiac arrest every year. Up to 50,000 of these deaths could have been prevented if someone had initiated the Cardiac Chain of Survival, and an automated external defibrillator (AED) had been available for immediate use at the time of the emergency.

Actions

Person Responsible

Timeline

Resources

Source of Funds

The school nurse will oversee the purchase and installation of two Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machines on campus.
Action Type: Wellness

School Nurse

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 05/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

An emergency response plan for the AED was developed by the school nurse and includes the following: AED EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN PURPOSE: To establish an action plan for responding to a medical emergency requiring the use of an AED within the school facilitiy. DESIGNATED EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS: Responding persons will be expected to have training in CPR and AED use that will conform to the American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver AED standards or other equivalent training organizations. It is a goal to have at least one trained responder available during school hours. EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE PLAN ACTIVATION: Internal Notification – Once notified of an emergency, the secretary or office personnel will notify the facilities emergency responders by doing an all call overhead on the intercom. Example: All emergency responder staff report to (location) immediately. (Repeat x1) “911” Notification – Once an all call has been made, the secretary will call “911” to activate the emergency medical system (EMS). The caller should give the “911” operators the following information: Type of emergency Address of facility Location of emergency Phone number they are calling from Any further information requested from “911” operator. INDICATIONS FOR AED USE: The AED is indicated for emergency treatment of victims who are exhibiting symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, those who are unresponsive and not breathing. The AED is intended to be used by personnel who have been trained in its operation. PROCEDURE A. Assess scene safety. Is the scene free of hazards? Examples: Free of electrical dangers and chemical dangers, free of traffic; B. Determine if victim is unresponsive and not breathing. *Apply the AED if the victim is unresponsive and not breathing. C. Follow the instructions of the device. D. Post –resuscitation, if the victim is breathing, the AED should be left attached to allow for acquisition and detection of the ECG rhythm. If a shockable ventricular tachyarrhythmia recurs, the device will charge automatically and advise the operator to deliver therapy. POST INCIDENT PROCEDURE These steps should be completed as soon as possible after the incident: *Replace the pads * Check the expiration date on the pad package * Replace supplies used * Check the battery * Report and forward any information needed to proper personnel.
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Action Type: Wellness

School Nurse

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 05/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Total Budget:

$0

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ELEMENTARY PLAN

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Priority 1:

To provide the resources necessary to create a safe and drug-free learning environment.

Supporting Data:

1.     Results for the 6th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2008 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of 6th grade students from Hoxie School that have used alcohol dropped from 18.8 % to 7.7%; this is a difference of 11.1 %. This is also below the state average of 18.5%, making a difference of 10.8 %. The percentage of students that had used alcohol in the past 30 days was below the state average at 3.1%, a difference of 0.8%. The percentage of those that had used cigarettes fell and sits below the state average; usage dropped from 7.8% in 2007 to 6.5 % in 2008. The percentage of 6th grade students at Hoxie that had used cigarettes is also lower than the percentage of students throughout the state; state is 10.4% and Hoxie students is 6.5%, a difference of 3.9 %. In the past 30 days 10.4 % of the state’s 6th grade students had smoked cigarettes compared to 3.1 % of Hoxie students; this is a 0.8% difference.

2.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2008 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was below the state average by 8.6% at 32.6%. This statistic showed a decrease from the prior year by 11.8%. The percentage of 8th grade students that had used cigarettes were slightly above the state average at 25.6%, a 0.4 % difference. Those that have used sedatives fell and remains below the state average at 4.4%. The state average was 10.4%. 13% of the students used alcohol in the past 30 days. The state average was 15%. 12.8% used cigarettes in the past 30 days, state average is 7.5%.

3.     Results for 6th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2005 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of sixth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was over the state average by 13.7% points at 34.9%. This statistic was not an improvement. The percentage of those that have used cigarettes improved and was at the state average.

4.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2005 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 3.2% points at 47.2%. This statistic showed a decrease from the prior year. Those that have used cigarettes fell below the state average. Those that have used sedatives also fell well below the state average.

5.     Results for 6th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2006 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of sixth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was below the state average 6.68% points at 19.41%. This statistic was a dramatic improvement. The percentage of those that have used cigarettes rose slightly but was still below the state average. 5.6% of the 6th graders have used alcohol in the past 30 days, 3.9% have used cigarettes.

6.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2006 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 5.69% points at 46.43%. This statistic showed a decrease from the prior year. Those that have used cigarettes fell below the state average. Those that have used sedatives rose from 5.4% to 12.5%. The state average was 10.66%. 20.4% of the students used alcohol in the past 30 days. 13.0% used cigarettes in the past 30 days.

7.     Results for 6th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2007 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of sixth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol rose 5.8% and sits slightly above state average of 17.7%. The percentage of students that has used alcohol in the past 30 days was below the state average at 3.2%. The percentage of those that have used cigarettes fell and sits below the state average 3% points at 7.8%. 3.2% of the students used alcohol in the past 30 days. The state average was 3.6%. 1.6% used cigarettes in the past 30 days, state average is 1.9%.

8.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2007 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 3.4% points at 44.4%. This statistic showed a decrease from the prior year. Those that have used cigarettes was several percentage points above the state average at 34.1%. Those that have used sedatives fell and remains below the state average of 4.7%. The state average was 10.2%. 23.3% of the students used alcohol in the past 30 days. The state average was 15.5%. 13.6% used cigarettes in the past 30 days, state average is 8.1%.

Goal

To reduce student involvement in substance abuse and antisocial behaviors by providing each student with effective alcohol, drug , and tobacco education, safety education, and character education, as well as opportunities for involvement in school/community activities which prevent substance abuse and promote well-being.

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 6th grade students who have used alcohol in the past 30 days (as shown in the APNA surveys) from 5.45% to below the state average of 5.12%.

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 6th grade students who have used cigarettes in the past 30 days (as shown in the APNA surveys) from 3.64% to below the state average of 2.67%

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of students that are perceived to be bullied at school and school sponsored events. The Hoxie Elementary Safe Schools Survey indicated that over 50% of those surveyed felt that bullying does occur in some form. We will decrease this percentage to 30% or below.

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of students that alow themselves to be bullied. The Hoxie Elementary Safe School Survey showed that 48% of those surveyed felt that students did nothing in response to Bullies. We will decrease this percentage to 30% or below.

Intervention: The district will maintain existing programs to educate students on such issues as drug and alcohol prevention, character education and anti-bullying.

Scientific Based Research: Dusenbury, Falco (1995). "Eleven components of effective drug abuse prevention curricula". The Journal of School Health, 65(10), 420. Research Brief, "Characteristics of Effective Substance Abuse Prevention Programs,", Volune 1 Number 26. http://www.asce.org/publications/researchbrief/volume1/v1n26.html. ASCD

Actions

Person Responsible

Timeline

Resources

Source of Funds

The teachers will incorporate character education into their curriculum throughout the school year. Supplies necessary to support the curriculum will be purchased.
Action Type: Alignment

Tim Ryan, Principal

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Teachers
  • Teaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET:

$

A character word will be displayed each month in the elementary hallway. Teachers and counselors will discuss ways to exemplify that characteristic with students.
Action Type: Alignment

Building Administration

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Students who display good character will be nominated weekly. Two winners will be randomly selected from the nominations of the previous week. Those students will be recognized over the intercom and their picture will be displayed in the hallway. Each nine weeks, these students will be rewarded with an extra recess or treat. Necessary supplies related to this action will be purchased with NSLA funds.
Action Type: Alignment

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Teachers

NSLA (State-281) - Materials & Supplies:

$1000.00


ACTION BUDGET:

$1000

The elementary school will hold a character education assembly at the end of each 9 weeks, for a total of 4. Teachers will select one student per month per grade to be announced at the assembly. A short paragraph explaining why students were chosen will be read. Assemblies will have festive themes. All parents will be invited to attend.
Action Type: Alignment

Tim Ryan, Principal

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Community Leaders
  • Outside Consultants
  • Public Library
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Counselors will model teaching lessons dealing with character education and safe & drug free lifestyles in kindergarten classrooms. The Positive Action Curriculum will be used. There are five components, including K-12 Instruction Curriculum, Climate Development, Counseling, Family and Community. The What Works Clearinghouse identifies Positive Action has a evidence based character education builder. The Counselor will also work with all elementary teachers to provide professional development in these areas. NSLA money will be used to provide professional development material and curriculum as needed for the classrooms to promote a safe and drug free lifestyle.
Action Type: Wellness

Tim Ryan, Principal

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The percentage of students disciplined for disorderly conduct, bullying and drugs will be compared to the previous year.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Principals

Start: 08/08/2009
End: 05/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Computers
  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Elementary Counselors will attend trainings throughout the year to assist them in counseling students who are referred due to bullying, disorderly conduct, and drug use.
Action Type: Professional Development

Principals

Start: 08/08/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

COLLABORATION - Classroom teachers and other school employees consult the counselor if they feel that a student needs assistance with personal, emotional or academic matters dealing with students. Hoxie School provides an office for an outside mental health specialist to be on campus periodically throughout the week. The counselor works collaboratively with the specialist for student referrals. This allows for more students who are in need of counseling to be seen.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

Building Principals

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The Elementary Counselor will involve parents in the planning of the Character Education program. Parents will also be invited to assist whenever possible with the implementation of the program.
Action Type: Collaboration

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Community Leaders
  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

COLLABORATION - The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association will present a drug prevention program to K-6. At Risk Kids, Project A.R.K. is a program utilized to teach children about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs of abuse.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

Elementary Counselor

Start: 08/01/2009
End: 05/31/2010

  • Community Leaders

ACTION BUDGET:

$

SUMMATIVE EVALUATION - The number and type of good character slips will be compared from year to year to evaluate if the program is effective. DATA for 08-09: Results from the number of Kindergarten -6th grade Good Character referral slips are up from 76 during the 2007-2008 school year, to 103 during the 2008-2009 school year.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Anti-bullying posters will be hung in each hallway and classroom. Teachers will communicate in actions and words that bullying will not be tolerated. Appropriate consequences will be applied reflecting the anti-bullying policy.
Action Type: Wellness

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

COLLABORATION - Community groups and organizations will present programs to help foster good character and drug prevention. Programs will be scheduled according to assigned character education word of the month. The fifth and sixth grades will participate in a one day drug awareness program that is provided by the Reach Out Now Program of Lawrence County.
Action Type: Collaboration

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Community Leaders

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Starting in January 2009, the Alcohol and Tobacco Coalition of Lawrence County will provide 20 minute lessons once a week to all 5th grade classes. These classes will focus on alcohol, tobacco, drug prevention, anti-bullying and academic achievement. Pre/Post tests will be given by teh coalition representative to evaluate the program.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Outside Consultants
  • Teaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET:

$

EVALUATION: Results from the number of Kindergarten-6th grade disciplinary referrals are down from 237 referrals in the 2007-2008 school year, to 161 referrals in the 2008-2009 school year.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Elementary Counselor

Start: 08/15/2009
End: 05/31/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

After the 3rd nine week Character Education assembly, the students recognized at the assemblies as the Character Education Award winners, will be taken on an educational field trip as a reward and also as an incentive for other students to strive to show great character at all times. The 4th nine week winners will attend the field trip with the winners of the following year. NSLA money will be used to pay for the educational field trip.
Action Type: Equity

Elementary Counselor

Start: 08/15/2009
End: 05/31/2010

  • District Staff

NSLA (State-281) - Materials & Supplies:

$1000.00


ACTION BUDGET:

$1000

The counselor will collaborate with the Physical Education teacher to incorporate character education lessons with the physical education activities. NSLA money will be used to purchase materials related to this action.
Action Type: Equity

Elementary Counselor

Start: 08/15/2009
End: 05/31/2010

  • Teaching Aids

NSLA (State-281) - Materials & Supplies:

$2000.00


ACTION BUDGET:

$2000

COLLABORATION- The Alcohol and Tobacco Coalition of Lawrence County will provide 30 minute lessons once a week to all 5th grade classes. These classes will focus on alcohol, tobacco, drug prevention, anti-bullying and academic achievement. Pre/Post tests will be given by the coalition representative to evaluate the program.
Action Type: Collaboration

Elementary Administrators

Start: 08/15/2009
End: 05/31/2010

  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

EVALUATION: A pre (Given in September 2009)and post surveys (May 2010) will be given to the teachers and students to determine the level of bullying occurring and the student’s knowledge of bullying and how to overcome it.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Elementary Counselor

Start: 08/15/2009
End: 05/31/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT- The Elementary Counselor and Parent Center Coordinator will work together to implement a new program, Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students). This program will encourage fathers to become more involved in their child’s education. Watch D.O.G.S will also provide more adult supervision in the hallways, on the playground, in the cafeteria, etc. EVAULATION- We will evaluate this intervention by assessing the number of fathers that volunteer from year to year.
Action Type: Parental Engagement

Elementary Counselor and Parent Coordinator

Start: 08/15/2009
End: 05/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The counselor will collaborate with the Physical Education teacher to incorporate charecter education lessons with the physical education activities
Action Type: Wellness

Elem Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010


ACTION BUDGET:

$

Total Budget:

$4000

 

Intervention: Intervention: The elementary will implement a new program, Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students). This program will encourage fathers to become more involved in their child’s education.

Scientific Based Research: Scientific Based Research: Adelman, Howard S.,Taylor, Linda (2000). "Connecting Sschools, Families and Communities". Professional School Counceling, 3(5), 298-307 http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/publications/28%20connecting%20school%20families%20and%20communities.pdf

Actions

Person Responsible

Timeline

Resources

Source of Funds

Parental Involvement- Watch D.O.G.S will provide more adult supervision in the hallways, on the playground, in the cafeteria, etc. They will also assist in their child’s classrooms with reading books, speaking, etc.
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010


ACTION BUDGET:

$

Parental Involvement- Fall 2009 there will be a “Pizza Night Kickoff.” This will be an opportunity for Dads to gather more information about Watch D.O.G.S and sign up to participate.
Action Type: Parental Engagement

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Community Leaders

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Parental Involvement- Photos of Watch D.O.G.S and their children will be taken and displayed in the hallway.
Action Type: Parental Engagement

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

EVAULATION- We will evaluate this intervention by assessing the number of fathers that volunteer from year to year.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Parental Involvement- The Top Dog Team (6-10 dads) will be provided with free t-shirts to display their commitment and willingness to volunteer at Hoxie Elementary.
Action Type: Parental Engagement

Elementary Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Total Budget:

$0

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HIGH SCHOOL PLAN

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Priority 1:

To provide the resources necessary to create a safe and drug-free learning environment.

Supporting Data:

1.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2008 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol in the past 30 days was below the state average by 2% points at 13%. This statistic showed a significant decrease from the prior year. While the number of those who have used cigarettes at any time fell equal to the state average, those who had used cigarettes in the past 30 days fell above the state average by 5.3% points at 12.8%. Those who have used smokeless tobacco in the past 30 days also rose significantly to 12.2% points above the state average of 7.5%.

2.     Results for 10th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2008 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of tenth grade students from Hoxie that had used alcohol in the past 30 days was above the state average by 11% points at 37.5%. This was a slight increase from the previous year. Those that have used cigarettes in the past 30 days rose slightly above the state average by .6% point at 15.2%. This marked a dramatic increase from the 2007 results. Those who had used smokeless tobacco products in the past 30 days was above the state average by 4.4% points at 13%.

3.     Administration of the 2008 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of twelfth grade students from Hoxie that had used alcohol in the past 30 days was above the state average by 1.6% points at 40.7%. Those who had used cigarettes in the past 30 days numbered above the state average by 7.1% points at 29.8%. Those who had used smokeless tobacco were well above the state average of 10.7% at 21.1%.

4.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2006 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 5.69% points at 46.43%. This statistic showed a decrease from the prior year. Those that have used cigarettes fell below the state average. Those that have used sedatives rose from 5.4% to 12.5%. The state average was 10.66%.

5.     Results for 10th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2006 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of tenth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by less than 1% points at 62.5%. This was a dramatic decrease from the previous year. Those that have used cigarettes were above the state average by 8.79% points at 52.08%. This marked a dramatic decrease. Those that have used sedatives fell below the state average at 14.58%.

6.     Administration of the 2006 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of twelfth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 7.05% points at 79.6%. Those that have used cigarettes were above the state average by 9.9% points at 61.2%. Those that have used sedatives were well below the state average.

7.     According to the Department of Human Services website, the following data for Lawrence County was collected and includes 2000-2005. Tobacco Distributors are down from 32 to 28. Arrests for crime index offenses went from 260 to 182. Arrests for property crimes 219 to 168. Arrests for violent crimes fell from 41 to 14.

8.     Results for 8th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2007 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 3.4% points at 44.4%. This statistic showed a decrease from the prior year. Those that have used cigarettes rose to 34.1% and is above the state average of 26.8%. Those that have used sedatives fell greatly to 4.7%. The state average was 10.2%. ATOD's used in the past 30 days show the following: Alcohol 23.3%, above the state average of 15.5%; Cigarettes 13.6%, above state average of 8.1% and Chewing Tobacco 13.6%, above state average of 5.5%.

9.     Results for 10th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2007 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 10.2% points at 72.3%. This statistic showed an increase from the prior year. Those that have used cigarettes fell to 42.6% and is above the state average of 40.0%. Those that have used Chewing Tobacco was above the state average of 19.6% at 3l.3%. ATOD's used in the past 30 days show the following: Alcohol 40.4%, above the state average of 30.3%; Cigarettes 6.4%, below state average of 15.3% and Chewing Tobacco 14.9%, above state average of 9.5%.

10.  Results for 12th grade students, from the fall administration of the 2007 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey indicate that the percentage of eighth grade students from Hoxie that has used alcohol was above the state average by 14.1% points at 86.0%. This statistic showed an increase from the prior year. Those that have used cigarettes rose dramatically to 75.4% and is above the state average of 49.7%. Those that have used Chewing Tobacco was above the state average of 29.8% at 23.2%. ATOD's used in the past 30 days show the following: Alcohol 34.5%, below the state average of 40.3%; Cigarettes 36.8%, above state average of 23.5% and Chewing Tobacco 10.5%, below state average of 10.8%.

11.  An alarming statistic from the 2008 APNA was the increase in prescription drug abuse reported by the Hoxie 12th grade students. While the 8th grade students remained at 0% and the 10th grade numbers were in line with the state averages at 8.5%, the 12th grade numbers reported an increase of 13.6% which is 3.8% points above the state average. The sharpest increase appears to be in the use of tobacco products, beginning with the 8th grade statistics.

Goal

To reduce student involvement in substance abuse and antisocial behaviors by providing each student with effective alcohol, drug , and tobacco education, safety education, and character education, as well as opportunities for involvement in school/community activities which prevent substance abuse and promote well-being.

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 10th grade students who have used alcohol in the past 30 days (as shown in the APNA surveys) from 37.5% to the state average of 28.5%

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 12th grade students who have used alcohol in the past 30 days (as shown in the APNA surveys) from 40.7% to below the state average of 39.1%

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 8th grade students who have used cigarettes in the past 30 days (as shown in the APNA surveys) from 12.8% to below the state average of 7.5%

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 10th grade students who have used cigarettes in the past 30 days (as shown in the APNA surveys) from 15.2% to below the state average of 14.6%

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 12th grade Hoxie students who have used cigarettes in the past 30 days (as shown in the APNA surveys) from 29.8% to or below the state average of 22.7%

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 8th grade students who have used smokeless tobacco products in the past 30 days from 17.5% (as shown in the APNA surveys) to the state average of 5.3%.

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 10th grade students who have used smokeless tobacco products in the past 30 days from 13% (as shown in the APNA surveys) to or below the state average of 8.6%

Benchmark

To decrease the percentage of 12th grade students who have used smokeless tobacco products in the past 30 days from 21.1% (as shown in the APNA surveys) to the state average of 10.7%

Intervention: The district will maintain existing programs to educate students on such issues as drug and alcohol prevention, character education and anti-bullying.

Scientific Based Research: Dusenbury, Falco (1995). "Eleven components of effective drug abuse prevention curricula". The Journal of School Health, 65(10), 420. Research Brief, "Characteristics of Effetive Substance Abuse Prevention Programs,", Volune 1 Number 26. http://www.asce.org/publications/researchbrief/volume1/v1n26.html. ASCD

Actions

Person Responsible

Timeline

Resources

Source of Funds

Summative Evaluation - The district will continue to participate in the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey to gain data for comparisons and target areas for improvement.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Donna Pinkston, Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The district will subscribe to TASSEL (Total Academic Student Services and Educational Learning)Time. TASSEL Time is a comprehensive website that combines information on scholarships, financial aid, ACT and SAT planning and essay writing. It also contains links to most colleges in the United States.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Parental Engagement

Dennis Truxler, Superintendent

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Hoxie High School will participate in Red Ribbon Week by providing activities that promote drug-free lifestyles.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Parental Engagement

Parent Center Coordinator

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • District Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

COLLABORATION - The district will collaborate with community members to offer a "Natural High" Day to students. The day will be scheduled in the Spring and consist of a day filled with activites that promote a drug-free lifestyle.
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

Counselors

Start: 01/01/2010
End: 05/31/2010

  • Community Leaders
  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Health teachers will continue to implement safe and drug free curriculum with an emphasis on not using alcohol. The district has provided many resources for use in the curriculum such as videos, drinking simulation games and discovery skills curriculum.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Special Education

Health Teachers

Start: 08/08/2009
End: 05/30/2010

  • Teachers
  • Teaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Formative Evaluation - The percentage of discipline forms will be compared each year. Teacher observations of students during classtime. Counselors will ensure that teachers are trained to identify students who may be using drugs/alcohol and will report those to the counselor confidentially so the counselors can observe the behavior as well.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Jim McMullen, Principal

Start: 08/19/2009
End: 05/26/2010

  • Performance Assessments

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Counselors will attend training throughout the year to assist them in performing their assigned duties.
Action Type: Professional Development

Principals

Start: 08/08/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Outside Consultants

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The percentage of students disciplined did not decrease over the course of the school year. High School showed a decrease in alcohol usage and cigarette usage in both 8th and 12th grades. 10th grade showed an increase in both.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Principals and Counselors

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Performance Assessments

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Total Budget:

$0

 

Intervention: The District will sponsor a drug-free student advocate group.

Scientific Based Research:

Actions

Person Responsible

Timeline

Resources

Source of Funds

The High School English teacher will sponsor a drug-free student advocate group. They will attend the TONE (Teens of Northeast) conference in December. The Teens of Northeast (TONE) Arkansas program hosts an annual conference to train students and adults in how to recognize, reduce and prevent substance abuse and related behavior among young people. The conference's core program, Teens Are Concerned (TAC), was founded in 1983 by a small group of students who wanted to take action against the growing problem of impaired driving among their peers. Funding support was provided through a grant from the Crowley's Ridge Development Council: Prevention Resource Center, a statewide prevention service of the Arkansas Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAP) The goals of the TONE conference are to: 1. Equip students and adults with information, skills and creative ideas; 2. Provide students and adults with training in strategy development, networking and motivation techniques; 3. Address issues of personal growth, drug prevention, and communication; 4. Inspire participants to continue the workshop momentum and use its information to start an innovative TONE project in their school or community. The conference consists of two days of extensive training for approximately 300 students and 80 adults. Conference activities include workshops as well as small group and general sessions. Information about substance abuse and related issues is made available and discussions focus on promoting and carrying out chemical-free activities such as Project Graduation, drug-free youth groups, occupant protection safety skits and programs to improve communication and problem-solving skills and to raise self-esteem. TONE also taps into the skills and energy of its participants for creative approaches to information dissemination, audience-tailored presentation styles and networking activities. The highlight of the conference is a drug-free social event planned by the students.
Action Type: Wellness

Pam Morgan, TONE Sponsor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The Hoxie High School TONE group (Youth against Destructive Decision Altogether, YADDA) will plan and execute the yearly Red Ribbon Week activities along with the Natural High Day activities as described in the above intervention. This will include many student presentations and those from outside persons. Examples of activities are a concert by local artist Ben Brand and an obstacle course set up by the National Guard.
Action Type: Wellness

Pam Morgan, TONE sponsor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Community Leaders
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Formative Evaluation - Success of the program will be evaluated by the number of students who are members of the group. In addition, behaviors at school, as observed by staff, should show some improvement.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Pam Morgan, TONE Sponsor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Administrative Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Summative Evaluation - The APNA survey and number of students being disciplined for drugs as reported by APSCN will be used for the summative evaluation.
Action Type: Program Evaluation

Donna Pinskton, Counselor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Performance Assessments

ACTION BUDGET:

$

The sponsor and the local drug-free youth group will plan periodic drug-free speakers and programs that will motivate and excite the student population. Examples that the sponsor has looked at include the "You can run but you cannot hide" presentation and a musical group that using contenporary music and a three screen slide show to convey the drug-free message.
Action Type: Wellness

YADDA sponsor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Community Leaders
  • District Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Title IV money will be used to provide a bulletin board and supplies necessary for the student drug-free advocate group to advertise upcoming activities and to post drug-free message posters. As a part of the installation of the bulletin board, YADDA will have daily reminders for living the drug-free lifestyle.
Action Type: Wellness

YADDA Sponsor

Start: 07/01/2009
End: 06/30/2010

  • Teachers
  • Teaching Aids

ACTION BUDGET:

$

Total Budget:

$0

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