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Board adopts Erica's Lighthouse as universal mental health curriculum for 2026–27
Summary
The board voted unanimously on April 16, 2026, to implement Erica's Lighthouse districtwide for lower grades in 2026–27, replacing Hope Squad with a universal approach and quarterly reporting to the board.
Assistant Superintendent Laura Weir presented a proposal to replace the peer-nominated Hope Squad model with Erica’s Lighthouse, a universal prevention curriculum listed on the Suicide Prevention Resource Center Best Practices Registry. Weir said the program offers classroom lessons, inclusive empowerment clubs, staff training and family engagement materials in Spanish and audio formats; she recommended principals and staff finalize scheduling and delivery options before implementation.
Trustee Chelsy Fischer requested that any additional programs be returned to the board for approval; Weir offered quarterly program reports, with the initial update requested for September. Trustee Chelsy Fischer moved to adopt Erica’s Lighthouse for the 2026–27 school year; Trustee Robert White seconded and the motion passed unanimously, 6–0. The board recorded no amendments to the motion at the meeting.
