Ceres Community Collaborative Supporting programs where families and children can learn and grow! Ceres Unified School District 2503 Lawrence Street Sponsored by: Ceres, CA 95307 Meeting Minutes May 21, 2014 Welcome Julie Lynn Martin-Borba, Collaborative Coordinator Agenda review 1. Information Presentation Bullying Presentation Brian Chandler, Child Welfare and Attendance, Ceres Unified School District The definition and forms of bullying were presented. A summary of Seth s Law was reviewed. Ceres Unified s policy on bullying was reviewed. Additionally, statistics of bullying related incidents were reviewed. Information on the training provided to staff and students at the beginning of each school year is available for review on the Ceres Unified Child Welfare & Attendance website at http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/student_support/child_welfare attendance Refer to attached presentation materials for more information. For questions, contact Brian Chandler at bchandler@ceres.k12.ca.us. Ceres Healthy Start Program Information Emiliano Mataka and Lillian Loera, Community Liaisons, Ceres Unified School District Information about the services and resources provided by Ceres Healthy Start staff was provided. The First Steps for Learning Program was highlighted. This program serves families with children 0-5 with a school readiness focus. Since July 1, 2013 over 180 families have been served, with 172 children under the age of 5. Some of the resources and services include those related to counseling, immigration, food, clothing, housing and shelter, emergency needs, medical/health, dental, bereavement, etc. Lillian and Emiliano served over 400 families since July 2013. Refer to attached presentation materials for more information. For questions or to make a referral please contact the Ceres Healthy Start office at 209-556-1559. 2. Creating Community Solutions Ceres Unified School District Summer 2014 Programs and Services Julie Lynn Martin-Borba, Grants and Communications Specialist Information on programs offered in the summer 2014 was provided, including Elementary Summer School (Session I), ASES After School Program (Session I), Early Back Elementary Summer School (Session II), Kinder Camp (Session II), Junior High Summer School (Session I), High School Summer Mission Statement: The Ceres Community Collaborative is committed to meeting the needs of the families of Ceres and the surrounding community. We are dedicated to coordinating resources that empower and support individuals and families to learn and grow.
3. Upcoming Events School (June 9 th - July 11 th ), Argus High School Summer School (June 9 th July 11 th ). Summer Meal Service will also be provided by the CUSD Child Nutrition Department, including breakfast and lunch for all children ages 1-18 at no cost. They do not need to attend Summer School to benefit from this program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Other programs that will be offering services or enrollment opportunities for the 2014/2015 year include: Project YES, as well as Early Head Start and State Pre-School (Refer to attached flyer for enrollment information). Fresh Produce Stands will be offered at two elementary school sites during the month of June 2014. Sinclear on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and Caswell on Mondays from 12:000 to 4:00pm. Refer to the attached presentation materials for more information. For questions, please contact the Educational Options Department of the Ceres Unified School District at 209-556-1550. Ceres Parks and Recreation - Cambria Pollinger The City of Ceres Parks and Recreation Department has several upcoming events. Concerts in the Park 1. New planning committee this year a. Season passes are available for $40 b. Pass holders are entered into a cash raffle at each concert 2. Youth singing competition a. Voice of Ceres b. K-8 graders are eligible to apply to participate no fee 3. Concerts are provided June 3 rd through July 22 nd. a. Location Whitmore Park b. Tuesday nights 6:30pm to 8:00pm 4. Summer Recreation class information is provided in an attached handout. Questions - please contact Cambria Pollinger, City of Ceres Parks and Recreation Dept. at 209-538-5782. Meeting Dates for 2014-2015 November 5, 2014 Mar 4, 2015 May 13, 2015 Meeting Location - Ceres Community Center, 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA 95307 Meeting Time 11:00 am to 12:00pm, lunch begins at 10:45 am. Please email Julie Lynn Martin-Borba at jumartin@ceres.k12.ca.us with any questions. Mission Statement: The Ceres Community Collaborative is committed to meeting the needs of the families of Ceres and the surrounding community. We are dedicated to coordinating resources that empower and support individuals and families to learn and grow.
BULLYING IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON CAMPUS BRIAN CHANDLER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE
SETH S LAW Seth s Law is a new law that strengthens existing state anti-bullying laws to help protect all California public school students. Seth s Law requires public schools in California to update their anti-bullying policies and programs, and it focuses on protecting students who are bullied based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity/gender expression, as well as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, disability and religion.
CUSD POLICY CUSD is aware of the seriousness of bullying and in compliance with Seth s Law CUSD policy specifically prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on these actual or perceived characteristics: disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. Discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying directed at someone associated with a person or group with one or more of the listed actual or perceived characteristics is also prohibited (Education Code Section 234.11(a))
WHAT IS BULLYING? No student or group of students shall, through physical, written, verbal, or other means, harass, sexually harass, threaten, intimidate, cyber bully, cause bodily injury to, or commit hate violence against any other student or school personnel. Cyber bullying includes the transmission of harassing communications, direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, or images on the Internet, social media, or other technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device. Cyber bullying also includes breaking into another person s electronic account and assuming that person s identity in order to damage that person s reputation.
BULLYING STATISTICS Source: www.bullyfreeworld.com Bullying against boys is a more frequent occurrence than by girls. Around 10% of children have time off school due to bullying. Up to 40% of children think teachers have no clue that bullying is happening within the school. Almost one third of secondary school children have reported being the object of sexual jokes, gestures or comments. Victims of bullying are more likely to suffer from common illnesses such as colds, sore throats and stomach problems. By the average age of 23 children who had been bullied in school were found to still suffer from depression and stress related illnesses. Nearly 60% of boys who were classified as bullies when they were younger had been convicted of at least one crime by the time they were 23
FORMS OF BULLYING PHYSICAL This type of maltreatment involves physically contacting the student (kicking, hitting, etc.). It can also entail stealing or hiding the belongings of the affected students.
FORMS OF BULLYING CONT. VERBAL It involves name calling, insults, offensive and threatening language.
FORMS OF BULLYING CONT. SOCIAL This aspect could include gestures or comments, spreading rumors or stories, graffiti and defacing property, social isolation or exclusion.
CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE Brian Chandler Administrative Assistant, CWA (209) 556-1540 ext. 1242 bchandler@ceres.k12.ca.us Website: www.ceres.k12.ca.us
Ceres Healthy Start Linking Community Resources Serving Students & Families Lillian Loera and Emiliano Mataka Community Liaisons Ogla Holloway, Secretary
Ceres Healthy Start Provides resources and referrals for students and families in need. Provide services in a variety of ways that include walk-ins, phone calls, and referrals by school administrators, teachers and nurses. Serves all students in grades K-12. Additionally, serves families with children ages 0 to 5 through a Prop 10 grant funded program focusing on early school readiness. Staffing Two - Community Liaisons (Lillian Loera and Emiliano Mataka) Ogla Holloway, Secretary Homeless Liaison (Fabiola Urena) Foster Youth Liaison (to be hired July 1, 2015)
Ceres Healthy Start Services for Families with Children Birth to 5 years old Provide numerous programs and services aimed at supporting our families Program Highlight First Steps for Learning Program (Prop 10 Grant Funded) 12 week session Play and learn sessions for children ages birth to 5 Parent services include, parenting education, health & nutrition classes, health clinics, clothing closet, case management and volunteer opportunities.
Ceres Healthy Start Services for Families with Children Birth to 5 years old Served 172 children (ages 0 to 5) and 187 families from July 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. 62% were linked with resources/referrals 95% of families indicate an increase in knowledge of community resources 100% of families indicate an increase in social/emotional support 78% of families indicate a decrease in stress 91% of families report progress towards goals for the family 88% of families report improved parenting skills 94% of parent have increased confidence in their parenting ability 95% of families have increased knowledge to access current health and wellness information 100% of care-givers became certified in CPR/First Aid 79% of parents reported increased family literacy activities
Counseling- All students, regardless of insurance or immigration status, are eligible for counseling services (Partners include - Center for Human Services, El Concilio, CHAT program). Food/Clothing- Work closely with community and faith-based organizations that distribute food commodities and clothing (7 th Day Adventist Church, St. Jude's, First Southern Baptist Church, Valley Improvement Projects). Also refer families to the Community Services Agency to apply for CalFresh. Housing- Numerous non-profit and county organizations provide housing counseling, rent/deposit/utility assistance, and emergency housing (Community Housing and Shelter Services, Central Valley Opportunity Center, Family Promise, Pathways, Hutton House). CPR certification
Support Groups/Resource Centers- Many organizations provide services concerning grief/bereavement, substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, etc. (Jessica s House, Monkey Business, The Last Resort, Choices, Mindful Distress, Peer Recovery Art Project, Haven Women s Center, Children s Crisis Center, Stanislaus Family Justice Center). Immigration- A large percentage of our community members have immigration issues and concerns that they have questions about. They are connected with El Concilio, a community group that provides information and support for our Spanish-speaking residents.
2013-2014 Service Outcomes Community Liaisons provided case management and referrals Over 400 families with school age children received services 34% followed up with counseling services and support groups 25% were interested in food/clothing resources 45% requested medical/dental assistance 9% concerned with housing resources 28% followed up with mentoring/community resources Over 41% were Spanish-speaking 4% for SARB Results averaged based on individual staff referral records
Community Knowledge As a resource and referral program, Ceres Healthy Start values the community s knowledge of resources and needs. Please feel free to share with us any information or suggestions that may enable us to better serve our families. Ceres Healthy Start 2491 Lawrence St. Ceres, CA 95307 (209) 556-1559 Thank you for your time and dedication to creating a healthier, more vibrant Ceres!
Other Services... Counseling CHDP Health Clinic Child Health Insurance Applications & Assistance o Medi-Cal Families/Medi-Cal o Kaiser Kids Parent Education Workshops Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) To learn how your family can utilize these services please feel free to contact: Lillian Loera or Emiliano Mataka 2491 Lawrence Street Ceres, CA 95307 (209) 556-1559 Email: lloera@ceres.k12.ca.us or emataka@ceres.k12.ca.us Ceres Healthy Start provides the following free resources: Parenting Classes Books for the Family Community Resources Parent and Child Interactive Literacy Activities Resource Library Spanish Translation Computer Access Holiday Food Baskets Scheduled Parent/Child Play and Learn Sessions Women s Support Group Walgreen s Pharmacy Free Community Health Clinics And more.... This program is made available through a partnership with the Stanislaus County Children and Families Commission. Ceres Healthy Start Serving Our Community Together
Otros Servicios Consejería CHDP Clinica de salud Formularios y asistencia con aplicaciones o Kaiser Kids o Medical Families/ Medical Talleres para padres PIQE Instituto de Padres de Educación de Calidad Para más información de como su familia puede utilizar estos servicios favor de llamar a: Lillian Loera o Emiliano Mataka 2491 Lawrence Street Ceres, CA 95307 (209) 556-1559 Email: lloera@ceres.k12.ca.us emataka@ceres.k12.ca.us Ceres Healthy Start Comienzo Saludable ofrece rescursos gratis: Educación para padres Libros para la familia Recursos de la comunidad Actividades de Interacción Literal con los Padres y niños Recursos de Biblioteca Servicio de Traducción en Español Acceso a computadora Canastas de comida Citas de jugar y aprender Padres/hijo(s) Grupo de apoyo para mujeres Farmacia de Walgreens Clínica de la Comunidad Y mucho más.... Este programa esta patrocinado por la Comisión de Niños y Familias del Condado de Stanislaus. Ceres Healthy Start Sirviendo Juntos a Nuestra Comunidad
Summer 2014 Programs and Services
June 9 July 3 8:30 am 2:00 pm Kindergarten students transitioning to first grade by teacher referral Open to all students in grades 1-5 transitioning to the next grade Components Core instruction English Language Arts or Math and Science or Social Studies (based on need) Enrichment instruction and activities All elementary sites and Whitmore Charter School of the Arts and Technology
June 9-July 3 rd All elementary sites and Whitmore Charter From 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Includes fun activities and water games on hot days Includes snack
July 21 st Aug 1 st 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Offered to students in grades 1-5 who could benefit from this introduction to the coming school year/grade level. Shorter session 2 weeks only Core instructional focus
July 21 st Aug 1 st Offered to incoming kindergarten students Students who did not attend T-K will be given first priority. Morning session only (8:30 am to 12:00 pm) Introduces basic concepts Introduces school rules, classroom behavior expectations, socialization, etc.
June 9 th -July 3 rd 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Offered at each of the three junior high schools Blaker-Kinser, Mae Hensley and Cesar Chavez. Includes core instruction and elective classes Includes transition course for in-coming 7 th graders
Two sessions 7:30 am 12:55 pm June 9 th June 24 th June 25 th July 11 th Credit recovery for students needing to earn credits toward graduation Elective classes for all students interested Transition course for incoming 9 th graders
June 9 th July 11 th 7:00 am 12:30 pm Credit recovery for students needing to earn credits toward graduation
Elementary Sites June 9 th July 3 rd Breakfast: 8:00 am - 8:30 am Lunch: 11:45 am 12:25 pm July 21 st August 1 st Breakfast: 8:00 am - 8:30 am Lunch: 10:55 am 11:25 pm Jr. High Sites June 9 th July 3 rd Breakfast: 7:30 am - 8:00 am Lunch: 11:39 am 12:09 pm High School SS (CVHS) June 9 th July 11 th Brunch: 10:00am 10:45am
Project YES Youth recruitment (June and July) Youth Career and Resource Center Open Basic needs resources for participating youth Head Start and State Pre-School Early Head Start program operates through June for currently enrolled families Enrollment information for Pre-School and Head Start for the 2014-2015 year is available at the following website: http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/student_support/specialized_programs/state_preschool headstart Fresh Produce Stands Caswell Elem Each Monday in June 12:00 pm 4:00 pm Sinclear Elem Each Wednesday in June 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm