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Centennial board approves comprehensive substance‑use prevention and intervention plan
Summary
After a presentation, the board approved a comprehensive substance‑use prevention and intervention plan aligned with the district’s health standards; required elements include K–12 instruction, opioid-prevention lessons in middle school and once in high school, procedures for referrals and emergencies, and staff development.
The Centennial School District Board on June 17 approved a comprehensive substance‑use prevention and intervention plan that the administration said aligns with state administrative guidance and district health standards.
Director Olson presented the plan and outlined required elements: K–12 health instruction that includes substance-use prevention, a minimum opioid-prevention lesson in grades six through eight and at least once in high school, policies and procedures on substance use, referral and emergency medical procedures, and staff development tied to responsibilities under the plan. Olson said the plan was developed with input from teachers, counselors, social workers, local health partners, parents and students from the equity committee.
Board members asked whether prescription drugs, fentanyl risks, family notification, and catch-up instruction for transfer students are addressed. Olson and administration representatives said prescription-drug misuse and fentanyl risk are covered in the required lessons and that improved communications to families are part of the plan’s goals; administrators agreed to follow up with the high school team on catch-up procedures and whether additional athlete-specific pain‑management instruction should be provided.
A motion to approve the comprehensive substance-use prevention and intervention plan was moved and seconded and the board approved the plan by voice vote.
Next steps: administration will implement the plan components, continue family-communication work described in the plan, and return to the board with any operational clarifications requested during the meeting.
