14-PASS RES SUPPORTING TOGETHER WE CANCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
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Agenda Item No.:
Council Date:
O 1 /09/2012
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Diane Stegall
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Pass Resolution Supporting Together We Can
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Drugs and other issues facing our Children
BACKGROUND:
The `Together We Can" program came from a think tank discussion with students at Chisum Schools which
provided this action points:
• Students - be an example by talking to each other and inviting others to hang out and do a reality
check.
• Parents - be more involved by enforcing curfews, not leaving kids unattended for parties and stop
being party parents
• Teachers - Watch students to notice changes in behavior and build stronger personal relationships
• Law Enforcement - Scout out drug dealers and help provide drug testing for all students with strict
consequences when busted
• Schools - Have some type of recovery program instead of DAEP, have speakers who have beat
addiction, more after school activities and work with the Zone 32 program
• Churches - Offer activities on weekends and all churches come together for youth activities.
• Bullying was also addressed
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Resolution
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City of Paris
Revised 2/04/08
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RESOLUTION N0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; IN
SUPPORT OF THE CHISUM ISD PROJECT "TOGETHER WE CAN"; MAKIIVG
OTHER FINDIIVGS A111D PROVISI011iS RELATED TO THE SUBjECT; AND
DECLARIIVG AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris acknowledges the importance of working together with
local school districts to provide a safe environment for area youth; and,
WHEREAS, the Chisum Independent School District has initiated a community
support program called "Together We Can" and they have asked other governmental
bodies to voice support for the program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Paris realizes that it takes everyone working together to
create an environment and community where people can feel safe; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paris supports "Together We Can," a project that pulls all
community resources together to create a safe and enjoyable community for everyone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in
all things approved.
Section 2. The City of Paris, Texas resolves to work together with area school
districts, law enforcement, churches, parents, students, teachers, and other community
organizations to support "Together We Can" to eliminate the use of alcohol and illegal
drugs by minors and to stop bullying, harassment, or violence of any kind, and to provide a
safe and enjoyable environment for everyone in our community.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of January, 2012.
A.J. Hashmi, M.D., Mayor
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ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, City Attorney
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Chisum Independent School District
3250 Church St. Paris, Texas 75462
(903) 737-2830 FAX (903) 737-2831
Committed To Diane Ste all
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Superintendent of Schools
Board of Trustees
Notice of Regular Meeting
Cindy Morton
President A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Chisum Independent School District will
Travis Ball be held November 14, 2011, beginning at 5:30 PM in the Chisum ISD Administration Vice-President Building.
Jimmy Caffee
Secretary The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be
Wesley Jackson taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this
meeting notice.
Alternate Secretary Lisa Butler Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will
be acted on at one time.
Dashielle Floyd
Paul Hutto
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes from October 17, 2011
B. Financial Statement
3. Recognition of Principals
4. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent Report
B. High School Principal Report
1. Gold Performance Report
C. Middle School Principal Report
1. Gold Performance Report
D. Elementary Principal Report
1. Gold Performace Report, 4th Grade Pennies for Pah-iots, Food Drive, United Way,
Mentoring Program, Bullying Announcements, LTIL Practice, Region 8 Digital Expo
5. Discuss and consider Chisum ISD Wellness Policy
6. Discuss and consider possible projects from committed fund balance.
7. Discuss and consider a resolution to cast Chisum ISD votes for a director of the Delta County
Appraisal District Board
Chisum ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, ethnicity, race, color, or national
origin in its educational programs, o` employt s required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI
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8. Discuss and consider a resolution to cast Chisum ISD votes for a director of the Lamar County
Appraisal District Board
9. Discuss and consider Policy Update 91, affecting (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes)
10. Consider Budget Amendments
11. Discuss and consider resolution regarding "Together We Can"
12. Consider Level III Grievance Hearing regarding parent complaint
13. Adj ourn
If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will
conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter SSI, Subchapters D and
E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding offtcer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing
the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on November 11, 2011 at 10:30 A.M..
Diane Stegall
Chisum [SD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disabitity, ethnicity, race, color, or national
origin in its educational progams, or employment ~~{red by Tide IX, Section 504 and Title V]
Results of Stucient Think Tank
To Adciress
Drug Issucs anct 13ullying of Yoirth
I3asically theN dcridr(i that to hel~) prevent ihe dru~ issue ihc 6011OWing necds tc> happen:
• Students-be example by taiking to each other and inviting others ta hang out/reality check
• Parents- be more involved/ enforcing curfew/ not leaving house unattended for parties/ stop
being party parents
• Teachers-profiling students to not+ce change in behavior/build stronger personal relationships
• Law- scout out drug dealers/help provide drug testing for all students/strict consequences when
busted
• Schools- recovery program instead of DAEP/after schoof activities/speakers/Zone 32
• Churches- offer activities on weekend/churches come together for youth activities
tiu. with these idcati I hclieve thiit students 1'ec1 lihe ii'tnore is 01~1erccl hy chui'ches anci snc()()ls
thcn that «~~ulc1 lirl~~ ~vith the drtig ~7r~~hlcm. ln mtiiniom ('rvstal~s) this i~ ~!~~in~ to t~~ke
churches artti sehools \vo►'king togetlt~:r to ollcr options (o AII SiUdt[115. 'I IlC big thing
is l0 get the
word c>ut at schouois. r11so. the sludents fell like il'parents anci students could attend sontethin-
with speakers that acldress these is5urs. I here are uther things that «erc diseusscd_ hut the hasic
points arc listecl.
f3ull}ing was a1so addresscd:
• Students - Take up for the victim - don't be a bystander - tell sameone
• Parents - Talk about it without over-reacting - have conversations with your child - work with
the school
• Teachers - Try to moderate situation - stop negative comments - be serious
• Law Enforcement - Share the consequences of bullying with students - confiscate bullying
device (cyberbuliying)
• Churches - Provide a safe place - counseling - invite buiiies to church
• Schools - Speakers - activate Student Crimestoppers
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Resolution
Independent School District
Project "Together We Can"
WHEREAS, ISD acknowledges that they are a school district in Lamar
County;
WHEREAS, ISD is responsible for students each day;
WHEREAS, ISD desires to provide a safe environment for students
where they feel love and support;
WHEREAS, ISD will not tolerate alcohol, illegal drug use and bullying
on its campuses;
WHEREAS, ISD realizes that it takes the entire community working
together to create an environment where children can feel safe;
WHEREAS, ISD supports "Together We Can," a project that pulls all
community resources together to create a safe and enjoyable environment for
youth;
THEREFORE, ISD resolves to work hand in hand with law
enforcement, churches, parents, students, teachers, and other community
organizations to support "Together We Can" to eliminate the use of alcohol, illegal
drugs and bullying by our youth and to provide a safe and enjoyable environment
for our community.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS MADE AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF
. 2011
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LAMAR COUNTY COMNIISSIONERS' COURT RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF PIZOJECT "TOGETHER WE CAN"
WHERE, AS, Lamac County ackliowledges that we can alI live togetlier in peace aiid harmony; and
WHEREAS, Lanlar Couiity is i•espousible for aIl people, within our schools and oiir conunuiiity; and
WHERCAS, La►nar Coutrty desires to provide a safe and peacefial community for everyone where
they can feel protected, loved and sttpported; and
VVHEREAS, Latnar Couirty wi11 not tolerate atcohol abiise by minoi•s, illegat drugs, u113~ing,
IIAYassment, or v b
iolence of any kind within ozir schools, workplace, hoiiies or otir community; and
VVFIERCAS, Lamar County reatizes that it takes everyone working togetlier to create an enviroiunent
alld COllltllilillly whei•e people can feel safe;
V1`HETtEAS, Laniar Coiuity supports "'I'ogetlier We Can," a project that pulls atl conununity resources
togethei• to create a safe atid enjoyable conitiiunity for everyonc.
NUW, THEREI'ORE BC IT I2ESOLVED tlilt the Laiiiar Coiin y +
work hand-in-hand with la«~ enforcement, cl}urches, parents, stude its,~e ci ers,~a id tliertcotnn t nity
aiganizations to support "Together We Can" t o e l i m iii a t e t he u s e o f a lco ho l a btise by minors, illegal
driigs, bullying, harassmetit, oi• violence of any kind, and to provide a safe aiid enjoyable enviroiuuent
for everyone in ot!r conununity.
THEREFORE, IN OTrICIAL ItECOGNITION WHEREOF, by thc Lamar Coiuity
Cotvntissioners' Court cio liereby affix our sigliahtres. Signed this flie 28t}, day of November, 2011.
M.C. Superville, Latuar County.Tudge
Lawrence Malone, Com1nissioner, Precinct 1
Kevin ,leiakuis, Commissianer, Precittct 3
AFFIX SEaL
Loiinie Layton, Conunissio»er Precinet 2
Keith Mitchell, Cornmissioner, Preeunct 4
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