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District recognizes WatchDOGS volunteers, says program now in nearly half of schools
Summary
District leaders honored WatchDOGS volunteers and site leaders and said the program has expanded to 14 sites with 111 active volunteers who have logged more than 2,300 hours this school year; the district also announced startup funding for new sites.
The Temecula Valley Unified School District opened its Feb. 24 meeting by recognizing WatchDOGS volunteers — parents and guardians who serve on campus as visible role models and help bolster supervision.
Director of Safety and Security Brian Pastor told the board that the district now supports WatchDOGS at 14 school sites with 111 active volunteers and that volunteers have contributed more than 2,300 hours so far this school year. Pastor said five new sites launched since December and that the district created an initiative to fund startup costs for schools implementing the program.
Board members and administrators publicly thanked individual leaders and site coordinators for their work and took group photos during the recognitions. The board noted that the volunteer presence can strengthen school climate, reinforce behavior expectations, and provide an additional, family‑centered layer of support for students.
