School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway Hearing for Special Actions Regarding Students - 3:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
April 16, 2009 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item #17


Item Title
C-17 Continue training in the Safe Crisis Management Program for ESE employees for school year 2009-2010.

Issue/Rationale

Currently school personnel must manage students physically for the protection of the student and others.  The School Board adopts a series of techniques that have been designed to avoid injury.  We are again requesting approval to utilize and train JKL Management's Safe Crisis Management Program.

Personnel have been trained and using this program for past years.  This program provides an effective, safe management technique for the restraint of students whose behaviors require personnel to intervene.  The program promotes safety and reduces the potential liability.  It is now required for employment for Behavioral Health Assistants, who work in ASD, E/BD, and as Individual Assistants.



Recommended Action
The Superintendent recommends approval.

Financial Impact
Training will be required in some job positions.  Initial training of trainer is supported by grant funds.  Updating and training of most Clay personnel is then provided by these trainers.  Both ESE funds and grant funds are then utilized, costing approximately $20,000.00 per year.

Submitted By
Dr. Daniel Becton, PhD, Director, Exceptional Student Education