The volunteers would receive training and must pass background clearances.
Harrisburg's top official this week recommended approval for the Safe Passages program to Harrisburg High School in an effort to prevent violent behavior among students.The group Concerned About the Children of Harrisburg presented the plan, which would involve bringing in nine adults from the community to monitor students in the cafeteria during transitions between classes and at dismissal.The goal is to build relationships with the students in hopes of keeping bad behavior from escalating.
'People have this perception that we'll be an arm of the security team and that is not the intent. The intent is to build relationships with kids who may not have a trusted adult in their life,' said Kia Hansard, a co-founder of C.A.T.C.H.The adults would receive training and must pass three required background clearances. They would be paid $20 per hour for three hours per day, with the plan potentially going into effect for the remainder of the academic year.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bensenville high school staff member under investigation for inappropriate conduct, school saysThe west suburban school said the alleged misconduct might have happened years ago, but documents related to the investigation are now spreading on social media.
Read more »
Northeast High School students return to school after shooting injures eight of their ownJuniors and seniors were the first to return, their principal said they'd switch with freshmen and sophomores Tuesday to allow “small group and individualized support” from staff.
Read more »
Sandy police urge drivers to slow down after high-speed traffic stops near Alta High SchoolPolice urged caution Monday after an officer made three recent traffic stops at high speeds on the road next to Alta High School.
Read more »
Franklin Towne Charter High School is now challenging Pennsylvania’s charter school lawThe move comes after the school board began charter revocation proceedings against the school over allegations of lottery manipulation that shut out students from certain zip codes.
Read more »
High school teams concerned Granite School District might halt competition tripsDarienne is from Draper, Utah and is so excited to start her broadcast journalism career in her home state!
Read more »
Berlin High School and Middle School Damaged in StormOlentangy Local School District officials confirmed damage to Berlin High School and Berlin Middle School. Seven schools across the district were without power, leading the district to cancel classes Friday. Nearby in Berlin Twp., longtime neighbors saw their homes and farms damaged. Delaware County officials confirmed there were no injuries in the storms, which downed trees, and power line towers, and caused significant damage due to hail and wind.
Read more »