Capistrano Unified School District*

Illicit fentanyl is a pervasive problem in Capistrano Unified School District Agree. T... Orange County. (CUSD) agrees that illicit fentanyl poses a pervasive problem in Orange County. CUSD recognizes the severity of this issue and acknowledges the importance of addressing the fentanyl crisis in our schools. Staff are actively seeking opportunities to enhance current training programs to equip staff and students with the necessary knowledge and resources to address this pressing concern effectively. The SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF: ALISO VIEJO · COTO DE CAZA · DANA POINT · LADERA RANCH · LAGUNA NIGUEL · LAS FLORES · MISSION VIEJO RANCHO MISSION VIEJO · RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA · SAN CLEMENTE · SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO safety and well-being of the school community remains a top priority, and staff are committed to taking proactive measures in combating the illicit fentanyl problem.

Orange County will benefit by Agree. T... CUSD agrees that establishing a establishing a chartered multi-agency chartered multi-agency Task Force to Task Force to address the fentanyl crisis address the fentanyl crisis in Orange in Orange County. County will be beneficial. CUSD recognizes the significance of collaborative efforts in tackling this pressing issue. Staff members are committed to continuing our work with community partners to actively address the fentanyl crisis and ensure the safety and well-being of allstudents and staff.

As long as there is a demand, producers Agree. T... CUSD agrees with the statement that will find ways to supply drugs. Orange addressing the fentanyl crisis requires County cannot law enforce its way out of more than just law enforcement the fentanyl crisis. Education, prevention, efforts. The District acknowledges the and treatment are critical to reducing importance of education, prevention, demand. and treatment in reducing the demand for drugs. As part of staff's commitment to student well-being and safety, the District will continue to enhance prevention education programs to build capacity and effectively address the fentanyl crisis.

There is a need to increase public Agree. T... CUSD is in full agreement with the awareness and acknowledgement of the need to increase public awareness and risks of illicit fentanyl. acknowledgment of the risks associated with illicit fentanyl. Staff recognizes the significance of educating the community about this dangerous drug to prevent further abuse. As part of ongoing efforts to prioritize student safety and well-being, staff will continue to actively raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl within our community. Some educational institutions are not

CUSD is in disagreement as it relates Disagree ... • participating in available educational and to our institution. CUSD has bolstered preventive fentanyl/drug programs. existing preventative drug programs to incorporate education about illicit fentanyl. Furthermore, all District schools are equipped with Naloxone, an FDA-approved medication designed to swiftly reverse opioid overdoses. Key staff members at each campus have received training in administering this medication in the event of an overdose incident. This proactive approach aims to prioritize the safety and well-being of all students and staff and addresses potential drug-related emergencies effectively. Please see below for the responses to each required Recommendation (1, 5, and 6) as requested in the Orange County Grand Jury report and attached cover letter dated June 14, 2023. R #