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Vernon County task force discusses grant to fund deputy-led opioid prevention program for grades 7–12
Summary
Members of the Vernon County Opioid Task Force discussed a proposal to apply for grant funding so Deputy Willie Raesler could deliver a research-based opioid prevention curriculum to students in grades 7–12, with members urging a specific curriculum and clearer budget details before a likely May 1 application deadline.
Dr. Michaels, a member of the Vernon County Opioid Task Force, proposed writing a grant to free up Deputy Willie Raesler’s patrol time so Raesler could deliver a research-based opioid prevention curriculum to students in grades 7 through 12 across Vernon County school districts.
“I thought, would it be appropriate for me to write a grant so that Willie's patrol duties could be picked up by other people to enable him to have more time to deliver education programs to, including a research based, opioid prevention program to students in Vernon County,” Dr. Michaels said during the task force meeting.
Members said they favored the general idea but urged more detail before the grant…
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