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June 18, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 8.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LIGHTSHARE OF SARASOTA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE LIGHTSHARE DRUG FREE YOUTH PROGRAM
Description
The purpose of this Agreement is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by Lightshare of Sarasota and their Lightshare Drug Free Youth activities and the School Board of Sarasota County (SBSC) regarding school-based mentoring services by the Lightshare Drug Free Youth staff. Lightshare Drug Free Youth praises, rewards and recognizes youth in grades 6-12 who pledge to remain drug, alcohol and tobacco free for one calendar year. Under this Agreement, Lightshare Drug Free Youth will provide services to students enrolled in Sarasota County district middle and/or high schools. Parent permission required.
Gap Analysis
Lightshare Behavioral Wellness Inc. provides the Drug-Free Youth program with school based mentoring services to Sarasota County Middle and High School students.
Previous Outcomes
This is a community-based initiative that rewards students for being drug-free. The program is a state-funded substance abuse prevention coalition that is tasked with providing substance abuse prevention awareness through Sarasota County.
Expected Outcomes
Lightshare will provide a staff liaison to interface with appropriate Board appointed staff to assure that quality services are provided with parent/guardian consent.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 2.1 - Design Strong Student Supports
Priority 2.2 - Respond to Student Needs
Recommendation
That the Agreement between Lightshare of Sarasota, Inc. - Lightshare Drug Free Youth and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Contact Information
DAWN CLAYTON dawn.clayton@sarasotacountyschools.net
MEGAN GREEN megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
No Cost
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