Godot Early College students demonstrate Narcan use and propose community app

A team of students from Godot Early College High School presented a demonstration about Narcan and opioid-response kits during the board's student showcase.

Presenters introduced themselves (Grant Lacoste, Griffin Grant and Elle) and framed the product as a response to youth opioid harms. They described naloxone nasal cartridges (two-pack for $45 with 4 mg per cartridge), walked through a three-step administration process they summarized as "Lay, spray, stay," and emphasized calling 911 after administration.

The students shared personal context: one presenter described a sibling lost to fentanyl and said having naloxone earlier might have changed the outcome. They also proposed an app concept that would notify nearby registered Narcan kit holders when a 911 overdose call is placed, allowing bystanders to respond quickly; they acknowledged challenges to user adoption and said the app would permit opt-in location monitoring.

Board members and audience members asked about legal liability and training. Presenters said naloxone administration is generally safe and that most bystanders are not strangers to the person who overdosed; they said Good Samaritan protections typically apply unless a do-not-resuscitate directive is present. The presentation included a brief Q&A on educational materials included with kits and a request from trustees to keep to time limits; attendees praised the students' presentation and teaching demonstration.

Next steps: the students will proceed to state competition in Anaheim and the board thanked them; no formal action was required.