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Students present 'Strong Minds, Safe Schools' plan urging improved visibility of counselors and peer supports
Summary
Student advisory representatives briefed the board on mental‑health findings and proposed a four‑week Safe Promise rollout for May to boost awareness, access and peer engagement; students asked for clearer counselor visibility, increased staffing capacity, and inclusive activities.
Two student leaders told the board on April 14 that peers want clearer access to mental‑health supports and more interactive, peer‑led programming.
Samir Chhediak, a ninth grader from Gateway High School, summarized the student advisory group’s priorities after meetings this school year: better awareness of who students should contact (counselors and mental‑health teams), more staffing capacity for counseling services, inclusive access across socioeconomic groups and improved effectiveness of school wellness activities.
"There is a clear demand for students that need to know…
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