Sentences with phrase «safety of the school community»

Schools have a duty, and recognized authority, to limit expression to maintain order, to protect the safety of the school community, and to provide a nurturing environment for learning.»

The safety of our school communities is our first priority.

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President Donald Trump pauses during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, in Washington, Feb. 28, 2018, with members of congress to discuss school and community safety.

With donations from community members and others interested in the health and safety of Ramona's students, FORUS has paid for everything from batteries for AED units and vandal - proof soap dispensers at the secondary schools to roof repairs and water fountains.

The deterioration of neighborhoods in our inner cities, the decline of elemental safety — never mind education — in many of our schools, the burgeoning of jail populations (to the point that we have the highest percentage of incarcerated citizens of any country in the industrial world), the great strains on the family, the general slackening of discipline, which a consumerist and media - driven society relentlessly encourages, and a huge transfer of wealth In the 1980s and «90s (during this period, the upper 1 percent of Americans more than doubled its wealth, while the lowest 20 percent suffered an actual decline)-- all these changes signal a community at risk.

While my efforts to persuade the Board of Selectmen, the town manager, and the Rec Department director to allocate permits in a more equitable fashion, and to use their power to make sure that the programs using town - owned facilities met minimum standards for inclusiveness and safety, fell on deaf ears (we ended up being forced to use for our home games a dusty field the high school had essentially abandoned), I returned to a discussion of the «power of the venue permit» 10 years later in my 2006 book, Home Team Advantage: The Critical Role of Mothers in Youth Sports, where I suggested that one of the best ways for youth sports parents to improve the safety of privately - run sports programs in their communities was to lobby their elected officials to utilize that power to «reform youth sports by exercising public oversight over the use of taxpayer - funded fields, diamonds, tracks, pools, and courts, [and] deny permits to programs that fail to abide by a [youth sports] charter» covering such topics as background checks, and codes of conduct for coaches, players, and parents.

Modeled on the community - centric approach to improving youth sports safety highlighted in MomsTEAM's PBS documentary, «The Smartest Team: Making High School Football Safer», the program will award SmartTeam status to youth sports organizations which have demonstrated a commitment to minimizing the risk of physical, psychological and sexual injury to young athletes by implementing a comprehensive set of health and safety best practices, providing safety - conscious sports parents a level of assurance that they have made health and safety an important priority, not to be sacrificed at the altar of team or individual success.

While not mandated by law, best youth sports health and safety practices require that school, independent and community - based youth sports organizations develop, implement, and practice an emergency action plan (EAP) to protect the safety of athletes, spectators, coaches, and officials in case of a medical emergency.

In the wake of this week's tragic Florida school shooting, GESD offers this message about safety to our parents, students and community.

«Imagine how horrible for the victim, waking up and hearing about what happened via text and Twitter, and then how quickly it all spread, through the school and the community,» says Stephen Balkam, CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute.

She has helped with a number of health and nutrition programs in the school, including a student group to create a healthy snack program, the Smarter Lunchrooms initiative and the school's Wellness, Allergy, Safety, and Health committee (WASH), taking her contributions beyond the kitchen to the wider school community.

Although state regulations may vary, all five surveyed states require that a member of the school nutrition staff be designated as the «person in charge» and pass a food safety exam from an accredited certification program.15 This person is responsible for supervising people in the kitchen, whether school staff or community members, to ensure that they comply with all state and local regulations.

Having a designated school nutrition professional present during community use of the kitchen helps ensure that all food safety requirements are met and that the facilities are fit for the next meal service.

«Addressing Food Safety in School Produce Purchasing» will feature Julie Skolmowski (MPH, RD, SNS) Food Safety Specialist, Office of Food Safety, USDA Food & Nutrition Service; Loren LaCorte, USDA Farm to School Lead Team, Child Nutrition Division, USDA Food & Nutrition Service; Stewart Eidel, Section Chief, Professional Development & Technical Assistance, School & Community Nutrition Programs Branch, Maryland Dept. of Education; Sarah Trist (MS, RD), Program Specialist, Maryland State Dept. of Education; Dian Duncan - Goldsmith (MS, RD, LD), Director of Food Service, Iowa City Community School District.

This afternoon, Trump and Pence will meet with bipartisan Members of Congress on school and community safety.

Also at 6:30 p.m., the National Action Network, along with the parents and community of PS 11 on Brooklyn convene an emergency town hall to discuss the current state of safety and security the city's schools, 419 Waverly Ave.

The whole school community and climate has a role to play when it comes to bullying, experts say, and at a Monday event in East Harlem, Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña noted that two weeks of training were recently added for prospective school safety agents.

As the public continues to bear the brunt of pain after budget cuts to services, schools, and safety net programs, community leaders came together to demand that our elected leaders in the State Senate and Assembly ensure the priorities of Central New York are met by passing Fair Elections.

The multifaceted approach was introduced last month during Picente's State of the County Address, and the action taken today will help to improve safety in local schools and within the community through funding and departmental changes within Oneida County government.

Community School District superintendents would regain a number of administrative and operating powers — including student transportation and safety — that have been given to school «networks» by the Department of EducSchool District superintendents would regain a number of administrative and operating powers — including student transportation and safety — that have been given to school «networks» by the Department of Educschool «networks» by the Department of Education.

Elaine Becker, retired Director of Public Health Nursing, Erie County Jim Sampson, CEO, Gateway - Longview Kevin Kumor, CSEA Joan Guarino, former First Deputy Commissioner of Social Services Jeff Pirrone, Supervisor, Oishei Foundation's Mobile Safety - Net Team Dr. Thomas Rosenthal, MD, Chairman, UB Department of Family Medicine Denise Krause, Clinical Professor and Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Alumni Relations, UB School of Social Work Gaen Hooley, NYSNA Belle Walls Montree, Vice President, Behavioral Health Services, Child and Family Services

At 6 p.m., the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College hosts a community forum discussing the topics of Safety and Justice, 122 E. 22nd St., Room 301, Manhattan.

The safety and well - being of the children in our community is a top priority for the Hoosick Falls Central School District, and we have tested our water thoroughly to ensure it is safe for consumption.

«Although some of the data used to compile the rankings is subjective in its reporting, the report highlights the fact that community health is the responsibility of the entire public health system comprised of individuals, schools, non-profits, faith - based organizations, and public safety, as well as health care providers,» Gilmore said.

School technology and community safety were among the items that topped the list of winning projects in this year's participatory budgeting process for City Council District 23.

For Hope Hart, Syngenta's product safety team leader, the company's commitment to social responsibility reinforces her volunteer work at local schools or community groups where she discusses the safety of GM crops or how they help increase small - farm — holders» profits.

The project, led by Chapman, was borne out of discussions with public school and park officials who asked for food safety guidelines for school and community gardens.

School and community gardens have become increasingly popular in recent years, but the people managing and working in these gardens are often unfamiliar with food safety practices that reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

President Trump speaks, watched by Sen. John Cornyn, R - Texas, during a bipartisan meeting with members of Congress on school and community safety at the White House on Wednesday.

The Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey, led by Dr Philip Riley from the Australian Catholic University, is a key piece of research informing the wider community about the challenges and struggles facing Australian school leaders.

Create a positive school culture and climate that includes high - quality teaching and learning, safety, caring relationships, supportive, and challenging learning environments, sense of community and inclusion for all students and subgroups, and distributed staff leadership

Most schools and colleges are operating their minibuses under the Section 19 permit regime and have obtained their permit from either the Community Transport Association or the office of the Traffic Commissioner and will have signed a S19 permit application form stating that regular safety inspections will be carried out.

The BPA argued that the use of CCTV and ANPR cameras outside schools is in place to ensure the safety of the local community.

The pilot programme, which was sponsored by the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership, improved the safety awareness of 8,000 school pupils throughout BirmiSafety Partnership, improved the safety awareness of 8,000 school pupils throughout Birmisafety awareness of 8,000 school pupils throughout Birmingham.

These schools can obtain the St John Ambulance Schools Mark, which shows a significant commitment to the safety and health of pupils, the workforce and comschools can obtain the St John Ambulance Schools Mark, which shows a significant commitment to the safety and health of pupils, the workforce and comSchools Mark, which shows a significant commitment to the safety and health of pupils, the workforce and community.

It is policy in the Pittsburgh district to report violent incidents in the schools to the local news media — even at the risk of contributing to the community's fears about school safety.

Schools can also think of themselves as «hubs» for child development and growth, by integrating children's academic growth with their health, wellbeing and safety by working with government and community non-government agencies.

Types of school The overall responsibility for health and safety in other types of school is as follows: for community schools, community special schools, voluntary controlled schools, maintained nursery schools and pupil referral units, the employer is the local education authority (LEA).

Jackie Benjamin, head teacher of Tyssen Community School, said: «Our school has, over the years, been working tirelessly to improve the safety in Oldhill SSchool, said: «Our school has, over the years, been working tirelessly to improve the safety in Oldhill Sschool has, over the years, been working tirelessly to improve the safety in Oldhill Street.

Wilen: Awareness of health and safety issues is necessary so questions can be framed, dialogue can be initiated, community - school partnerships can be established, and prevention approaches can be instituted.

This «academic care» is influenced by: personal qualities of teachers and their relationships with students; the curriculum and its ability to promote meaningful participation and positive learning experiences; the school's organisational structure and its ability to offer safety, support, trust, guidance and challenge; and links with the broader community.

Develop operational procedures to protect the safety of students, collaborating with community agencies and organizations to ensure that schools will be safe haven for their children.

In the event of a workplace immigration raid in the district, implement a plan to protect the safety of all immigrant students and brief principals and other school staff about their role in ensuring child well - being, coordinate with churches and community organizations to ensure that each student has adult supervision at home, and assure parents that schools will be a safe haven for their children.

According to research sponsored by the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) and the National School Boards Association (NSBA), they include (1) feelings of safety among staff and students; (2) supportive relationships within the school; (3) engagement and empowerment of students as valued members and resources in the school community; (4) clear rules and boundaries that are understood by all students and staff; (5) high expectations for academic achievement and appropriate behavior; and (6) trust, respect, and an ethos of caring (Bryant & Kelly, 2006; Elfstrom, Vanderzee, Cuellar, Sink, & Volz, 2006; Perkins, School Boards Association (NSBA), they include (1) feelings of safety among staff and students; (2) supportive relationships within the school; (3) engagement and empowerment of students as valued members and resources in the school community; (4) clear rules and boundaries that are understood by all students and staff; (5) high expectations for academic achievement and appropriate behavior; and (6) trust, respect, and an ethos of caring (Bryant & Kelly, 2006; Elfstrom, Vanderzee, Cuellar, Sink, & Volz, 2006; Perkins, school; (3) engagement and empowerment of students as valued members and resources in the school community; (4) clear rules and boundaries that are understood by all students and staff; (5) high expectations for academic achievement and appropriate behavior; and (6) trust, respect, and an ethos of caring (Bryant & Kelly, 2006; Elfstrom, Vanderzee, Cuellar, Sink, & Volz, 2006; Perkins, school community; (4) clear rules and boundaries that are understood by all students and staff; (5) high expectations for academic achievement and appropriate behavior; and (6) trust, respect, and an ethos of caring (Bryant & Kelly, 2006; Elfstrom, Vanderzee, Cuellar, Sink, & Volz, 2006; Perkins, 2006).

The proposed law would establish the first federal safety standards in schools for the use of restraint and seclusion, similar to rules in place in hospitals and nonmedical community - based facilities.

Trymaine Lee's examination of nation wide school closures reveals their effect on children's self esteem, the impact on the immediate community and most importantly, student safety.

In the wake of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals» recent decision to uphold most of the state's immigration enforcement legislation, Senate Bill 4, we renew our call for the San Antonio Independent School District to provide meaningful protections for our undocumented students and their families, and ask that our district make ensuring the safety of our most vulnerable community members its top priority.

Explore opportunities (and eliminate barriers) for braided funding streams that would enable schools and districts to partner with community agencies to provide «wraparound» and «safety net» services that address a broad range of student needs.

The Thetford Academy works with Norfolk Police as part of its Safer Schools Partnership scheme to ensure the safety of pupils, staff, and the local community, and build positive relationships between pupils and the police.

As such, HOPE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL will provide students a comprehensive school health education that address a variety of topics such as alcohol and other drug use and abuse, healthy eating / nutrition, mental and emotional health, personal health and wellness, physical activity, safety and injury prevention, sexual health, tobacco use, and violence preveSCHOOL will provide students a comprehensive school health education that address a variety of topics such as alcohol and other drug use and abuse, healthy eating / nutrition, mental and emotional health, personal health and wellness, physical activity, safety and injury prevention, sexual health, tobacco use, and violence preveschool health education that address a variety of topics such as alcohol and other drug use and abuse, healthy eating / nutrition, mental and emotional health, personal health and wellness, physical activity, safety and injury prevention, sexual health, tobacco use, and violence prevention.