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District presents comprehensive substance-abuse prevention plan required by OAR 58102245; board to vote next meeting
Summary
District staff presented a comprehensive substance-abuse prevention and response plan aligned with OAR 58102245 that consolidates prevention education, tiered interventions, overdose response (including naloxone), and required parent/guardian opioid-overdose information; board directed staff to return with the plan for formal approval at the next meeting.
Dr. Christie presented the Newberg SD 29J comprehensive substance-abuse prevention and response plan required under OAR 58102245. She told the board the rule brings multiple statutory and regulatory requirements together and asks districts to consolidate prevention education, intervention and referral processes, overdose-prevention planning, and parent/guardian communications into a single plan.
Key elements Dr. Christie highlighted include an evidence-informed K–12 prevention curriculum for tier‑1 universal instruction; tiered interventions (small-group and one-on-one supports) for students needing more help; student-dignity and trauma-informed practices; a required annual parent/guardian naloxone/opioid overdose information letter (to be sent in August); and a districtwide staff-training plan to recognize substance-use signs, refer students to supports and implement emergency protocols. She said the district plans to train all existing staff during safe-schools sessions and to include the training for new hires going forward.
Dr. Christie described overdose-response protocols used in buildings: immediate 911 notification, trained staff administering naloxone when available, parent notification, coordination with nursing staff, and referral for assessment and treatment as indicated. She said the district’s plan also covers documentation, follow-up and possible disciplinary steps, but emphasized safety and early intervention precede disciplinary action.
Board members asked practical questions about notification, curriculum placement and plan organization; Dr. Christie and staff said the materials and links are posted on the district website and reaffirmed that the full plan must be presented to the board for formal approval. The board directed staff to include the plan as an action item at the next board meeting; no vote was taken on June 9.
Ending: The plan will return as an action item for board approval; staff will ensure required parent communications (naloxone/opioid-overdose information) and districtwide training are scheduled before the next school year.
