...no drugs, no bullying, no bigotry.

Establish an on-going pubic forum to foster school/community discussion and widespread engagement with the recovery process. Sheriff’s Response: This recommendation has already been implemented, at least in part. Both the Sheriff’s Office and the District participate in monthly town hall meetings in Covelo. Attendance at these meetings has been increasing.

Complete an emergency response plan, including implementation of the Teen CERT Program; include campus health and safety personnel and representatives from the Sheriff’s Office, Tribal Police, and Fire Department in the planning process. Sheriff’s Response: This recommendation is directed to the District. The Sheriff’s Office welcomes the opportunity to work with the District and allied agencies toward development of a comprehensive school emergency response plan.

The illegal drug industry dominates the Round Valley economy. Sheriff’s Response: I agree with this finding.

Install outside video surveillance on the campus. Sheriff’s Response: Again, this recommendation is directed to the District. Sheriff’s Office personnel are available to assist the District or its surveillance vendor in developing a system that will both deter crime and provide evidence for the arrest and prosecution of offenders. Should you or the Grand Jury have questions about any of my responses, please do not hesitate to contact me or my Undersheriff, Gary Hudson, at the address and phone number listed below. Sincerely, THOMAS D. ALLMAN Sheriff-Coroner Cc: Dennis Scoles, Grand Jury Foreman Jim Wattenburger, Chair – Board of Supervisors Tom Mitchell, County CEO Jeanine Nadel, County Counsel Lt. Ronald Welch, MCSO Northern Area

Many students experience domestic violence and unstable home environments. Abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs is widespread. Sheriff’s Response: I agree with this finding. 589-A Low Gap Road 707-463-4411 Ukiah, California 95482-3734 Fax 707-468-3404

The campus is fenced and gated on the main street. Gates remain open during the day and are locked at night and on weekends. Sheriff’s Response: I agree with this finding.

A recently installed phone system makes it possible to communicate with teachers in their classrooms in the event of an emergency. Sheriff’s Response: Without further information I can neither agree nor disagree with this finding.

Classrooms cannot be locked from the inside. Jurors were advised of the intention to install appropriate interior locks. Sheriff’s Response: Without further information I can neither agree nor disagree with this finding.

Some students miss school to fill lucrative jobs in the marijuana industry Sheriff’s Response: I agree with this finding.

The School Attendance Review Board (SARB) has been reinstated and truant students are referred for disciplinary action. Sheriff’s Response: Without further information I can neither agree nor disagree with this finding. The Sheriff’s Office participates in the Laytonville SARB, but we have not yet been asked to participate in a Round Valley SARB.

The administration is committed to maintaining the school campus and a 100’ perimeter as a safe zone: “...no drugs, no bullying, no bigotry.” However, some younger and other vulnerable high school students are still subjected to hazing. Sheriff’s Response: Without further information I can neither agree nor disagree with this finding.

Marijuana-related incidents occur at both the Elementary/Middle and High Schools. They are dealt with promptly in accordance with published disciplinary policies. Sheriff’s Response: I agree with this finding. The schools make prompt reports of marijuana-related incidents to the Sheriff’s Office.

RVUSD is working with MCOE to develop a fully coordinated emergency response plan and to engage youth in emergency preparedness by establishing the Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program. Sheriff’s Response: Without further information I can neither agree nor disagree with this finding. I fully support the development of a coordinated emergency response plan for the schools, but I have not yet been contacted by RVUSD or MCOE.

Lockdown drills have been discussed but have yet to be implemented. Sheriff’s Response: Without further information I can neither agree nor disagree with this finding. The Sheriff’s Office has not been asked to participate in any such drills.

The District has received a grant to secure video surveillance cameras for the campus but has not yet acquired and installed them. Sheriff’s Response: Without further information I can neither agree nor disagree with this finding.

State categorical funding currently provides a Campus Security Supervisor, who is on the grounds during school hours and sporting events to monitor student behavior and intervene as necessary. Continued funding for this position is uncertain. Sheriff’s Response: Without further information I can neither agree nor disagree with this finding.

Two resident Sheriff’s Deputies were hired in spring of 2008 to fill long-standing vacancies and serve Round Valley. Sheriff’s Response: I agree with this finding, but both deputies have since resigned.

In keeping with long-standing tradition, Tribal Police provide back-up when needed. Tribal Police have a good working relationship with the District although an MOU is not yet in place to formalize the relationship. Sheriff’s Response: I agree with this finding, but it is important to remember that Tribal Police are not recognized as California peace officers and do not have the same authority as Deputy Sheriffs.