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Calaveras County Grand Jury • 2008-2009

Calaveras County School Districts 2006-2007 Responses

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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2

Findings 4 findings

F1 Page 88
County school districts are now developing and implementing action plans to manage current safety and welfare issues based on the 2005 California Healthy Kids Survey and observations by staff and teachers. This survey was conducted at Bret Harte and Calaveras high schools. Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer, teachers and administrators interviewed reported the major problem is alcohol and marijuana abuse. Incidents of harassment, theft from lockers, and unattended purses were also reported. Bret Harte Union School District received a $455,225 grant provided by the state departments of Justice and Education, to fund programs to prevent school violence. The district has started a character education program that includes peer counseling, group and individual counseling and after-school activities designed to create an atmosphere of tolerance and respect on campus and to reduce or eliminate harassment in all its forms. The counselor/social worker at Bret Harte is directing these programs. Bret Harte has also hired a substance abuse counselor to work with individuals or with groups. The grant is also paying 84
F3 Page 84
Not all kennels have been replaced or repaired and no time frame has been designated to complete the projects. The heating element in the kennel floors is inoperable. Staff reported that three standing heaters have been ordered but as of the date of the Grand Jury tour, the heaters were not in place. The Plexiglas fixture to cover the front panel of the quarantine kennel had not been completed and continues to need repair.
F4 Page 85
Written procedure manuals have been developed to standardize procedures in the areas of: Safety Training and Universal Precautions Euthanasia policy Staff dress code, grooming, and equipment Feline shelter protocol Pet of the Week procedure A problem exists in maintaining the procedure manuals in a centralized location and in the proper format. These procedures should be reviewed as needed, revised on an annual basis and approved by the Sheriff. Three of the existing procedures are in proper format and contain signature approval of the Sheriff. The Pet of the Week procedure is in proper format but does not contain signature block for the Sheriff. The Feline Shelter protocol is not in proper format and does not have a signature block for the Sheriff approval. The procedure manuals were not located in a centralized location, available for all staff. Although the procedure manuals have been developed, there is no indication staff has been provided training or read these procedures to ensure they are familiar with the requirements of these procedure manuals.
F5 Page 86
A review of the visitor logbook revealed that not all volunteers are signing in as required. 82

Recommendations 3