Safe School Alliance to mark 16th anniversary
On Wednesday, February 18, at 8:30 a.m., school superintendents from Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties will join local law enforcement, fire officials, public health leaders, juvenile justice leaders and district attorneys as they come together to celebrate the 16 th anniversary of the Safe Schools Alliance (SSA) at the Deschutes County offices located at 1300 NW Wall Street in Bend.
The celebration will begin with the formal signing of the SSA Proclamation followed by a presentation from Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Ron Wilkinson and Culver School District Superintendent Stefanie Garber.
“Our partnership is growing stronger each year as we continue working together to enhance the safety of our students, staff, schools and communities,” said John Rexford, Superintendent for the High Desert Education Service District (HDESD), SSAs host agency. “Through the Safe School Alliance, we are more equipped as a community to reduce crime, prevent bullying and create a better environment for students and educators.”
The SSA network of regional school districts and partner agencies meet monthly to share information, discuss items of common interest and concern, advise member agencies on the adoption of policy and explore curriculum and programs that increase positive school climate for the region’s more than 30,000 students.
History
SSA was established in September 1998, originally called CRASH (Crime Reduction At School Houses), by then Deschutes County District Attorney Mike Dugan. The program was designed to enhance safety within school environments, protect students and teachers and provide accountability for crimes committed at schools.
For more information or to schedule interviews with SSA representatives, contact Julianne Repman, Regional School Safety Director for the High Desert Education Service District and Director of Communication and Safety for Bend-La Pine Schools: 541.355.1010 or julianne.repman@bend.k12.or.us.
Agencies Attending Include:
Bend Police Department
Crook Cty. Sheriff’s Office
Deschutes Cty. Sheriff’s Office
Jefferson Cty. Sheriff’s Office
Prineville Police Department
Redmond Police Department
Sunriver Police Department
Deschutes Cty. DA
Crook Cty. DA
Jefferson Cty. DA
Bend-La Pine Schools
Crook Cty. School District
Culver School District
Jefferson Cty. School Dist.
Redmond School District
Sisters School District
High Desert ESD
Deschutes Cty. Juvenile Justice
Jefferson Cty. Juvenile Justice
Crook County Juvenile Justice
Bend Fire Department
Crook Cty. Fire Department
Jefferson Cty. Fire Dept.
La Pine Fire Department
Redmond Fire Department
Sisters Fire Department
Sunriver Fire Department
Crook Cty. Public Health
Deschutes Cty. Public Health
Cascade Academy
Seven Peaks School
St. Francis School
St. Thomas Academy
Trinity Lutheran School
Oregon Youth Authority
