Safe School Alliance partners reaffirm commitment
School district officials from Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties have once again joined local law enforcement and community representatives to re-sign the Safe School Alliance Memo of Support and Participation.
“Keeping our students safe at school continues to be a critical focus for district leaders, law enforcement officials and community members,” said John Rexford, superintendent for the High Desert Education Service District, the agency that facilitates the collaborative effort.
“Working together through the Safe School Alliance only makes us stronger and more equipped to reduce crime, prevent bullying and create a better environment for students,” he added.
The network of regional school districts and agencies that make up SSA meet on the third Wednesday of each month to share information, discuss items of common interest and concern, advise member agencies on the adoption of policy and explore curriculum and programs to prevent bullying and cyber bullying in regional schools.
SSA partners include:
School Districts:
Bend–La Pine Schools, Crook County School District, Culver School District, Redmond School District, Sisters School District, High Desert Education Service District
Law Enforcement Agencies:
City of Bend Police Department, City of Prineville Police Department, City of Redmond Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
Agencies / Organizations:
Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, Deschutes County Juvenile Justice, Deschutes County Behavioral Health Services, Oregon Youth Authority, Commission on Children & Families, KIDS Center, Serendipity West Foundation
