Agenda Item
a. Second Step: Bullying Prevention Unit and Child Protection Unit (in an amount not to exceed $158,511.60)
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Denise Revels, Director of Wrap Around and Support Services, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the Bullying Prevention Unit and the Child Protection Unit for K-5 schools. The cost of the licenses, which will support all elementary schools, is a one-time purchase and should not exceed $158,511.60.
Why: The Bullying Prevention Unit is an evidence-based prevention curriculum that promotes a positive school climate and teaches the students three R’s-Recognize, Report and Refuse Bullying. This unit will also support our Bullying Stops Here! Awareness Campaign.
The Child Protection Unit is an evidence-based personal safety curriculum for students in K-5 that teaches students to Recognize, Refuse and Report unsafe or abusive situations. The Child Protection Unit will support the GADOE Senate Bill 401, also known as Erin’s Law.
Details: The Bullying Prevention Unit and the Child Protection Units are offered through the Committee for Children. The Committee for Children also offers the Second Step Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum for K-8 students. The Second Step SEL Curriculum is currently being implemented in our K-8 schools.
The Bullying Prevention Unit offers 5 lessons (per grade level) for K-5 which will be taught once per week for 30 minutes. The modules will provide an additional layer of training for students to help them recognize bullying. The lessons will be provided by school counselors.
The Child Protection Unit offers 6 lessons (per grade level) that are taught once per week for 30 minutes and will be provided by school counselors. Both units can be taught with the Second Step SEL Curriculum. The framework for both programs is aligned with Restorative Practices, MTSS/PBIS, and Trauma-Sensitive Practices.
Financial impact: The cost to the District shall not exceed $158,511.60, which will be paid from General Funds against Charge Code: 100.1000.553200.03111.7370.9990.8010.090.0000.
Contact: Mrs. Denise Revels, Director of Wrap Around and Support Services, 678.676.2011
Dr. Shannon Crosslin, Counseling Coordinator, III, 678.676.1890
Effective: Upon Board approval.
Status: Reviewed and approved by General Counsel.