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District reports improved protective factors but continued risks in student survey; mental health and binge drinking flagged
Summary
District staff presented 2024–25 California Healthy Kids Survey results showing gains in protective factors (school connectedness and adult support) at both high schools but persistent or rising risk metrics including binge drinking and reports of suicidal ideation; staff outlined Title IX, WeTip and wellness‑center actions to respond.
District leaders presented results from the California Healthy Kids Survey and related local modules at the Aug. 7 meeting, reporting gains in many protective measures but noting continuing areas of concern including binge drinking and measures of suicidal ideation. Superintendent Heath, who led the presentation, described the survey as a long‑running district tool used to shape Mosaic lessons and wellness‑center programming.
Why it matters: The survey is used to shape student supports and prevention programming. Staff said the district has made steady gains on several measures of connectedness and school support — items it ties to wellness‑center work and classroom Mosaic lessons — but that alcohol use and some bullying/harassment measures remain areas needing further action.
Summary of findings presented: Heath said “Cal schools have been around 1997. It is the largest student survey…
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