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Subject:
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Approval to Post D.A.R.E. Keepin' it Real 5th Grade Instructional Materials for Community Review |
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Vision 2026:
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Academic Excellence Strategies 6 Support the social and emotional needs of students.
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Background:
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Through a collaborative partnership with our Wheaton Police Department, District 200 recently piloted the D.A.R.E. Keepin' It Real Program in 5th grade at Hawthorne Elementary. The program focused on responsible decision making in many settings, including drug prevention. Through ten 45 minute lessons a D.A.R.E. trained police officer taught students about decision making, confident communication, and helping others. |
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Feedback from the pilot of the D.A.R.E. program was positive and strong from both staff and students. The core concepts of responsible decision making, exercising self-control, communicating confidently, and developing strong relationships were valued by those that participated in the program. The program also allowed our Wheaton Police Department to form strong relationships with our 5th grade students. For the 2023-24 school year District 200 plans to expand our partnership with the Wheaton Police Department and provide this programming in 5th grade at all of our elementary schools. The Keepin' it Real Program was published by D.A.R.E. America in 2015. |
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Funding:
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Funding for the program that includes training and instructional materials has been provided by the Wheaton Police Department with the exception of materials for both Bower and Johnson. District 200 will cover the cost of these materials at approximately $3000.00 for the 23-24 school year. |
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Board Policy: |
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6.210 Instructional Materials |
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Recommendation
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the posting of the D.A.R.E. Keepin' It Real 5th grade instructional materials for community review. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Chris Silagi - Assistant Superintendent |
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Signed By: |
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Jeff Schuler - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Angela Blatner Moved, Member Brad Paulsen seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the posting of the D.A.R.E. Keepin'' It Real 5th grade instructional materials for community review.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Brad Paulsen | Yes | | Rob Hanlon | Yes | | Dave Long | Yes | | Angela Blatner | Yes | | Julie Kulovits | Yes | | Erik Hjerpe | Yes | | John Rutledge | Yes | |
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