Gahanna Forum: Supporting Our Youth FAQ
Presented March 2023
Below are answers to many of the questions that were asked in person at the Gahanna Forum at Middle School West on March 23. The questions are grouped by general category.
Interventions and Supports
- What is the District implementing to improve the youth experience?
- What does MTSS look like at each level?
- When will positive recognition become equal and encouraged?
- Have you considered bringing - Operation Street Smart, Jesse Weinberger, Set up a (mock) bedroom and show how drugs are hidden?
What is the District implementing to improve the youth experience?
What does MTSS look like at each level?
When will positive recognition become equal and encouraged?
Have you considered bringing - Operation Street Smart, Jesse Weinberger, Set up a (mock) bedroom and show how drugs are hidden?
Student Behavior
- What is in place to hold those involved in fights accountable? What is in place to hold those involved in vaping/drug activity accountable?
- If we don’t want to punish students with suspensions or expulsions, could we look into community service for some infractions?
- What is being done to protect students in minority groups such as race, religion and sexual orientation?
What is in place to hold those involved in fights accountable? What is in place to hold those involved in vaping/drug activity accountable?
If we don’t want to punish students with suspensions or expulsions, could we look into community service for some infractions?
What is being done to protect students in minority groups such as race, religion and sexual orientation?
Safety & Security
- Will the District implement metal detectors in our buildings?
- What does the SRO program look like in the District? Can we put an SRO in each middle school?
Will the District implement metal detectors in our buildings?
What does the SRO program look like in the District? Can we put an SRO in each middle school?
Culture
- How will we see relationships and trust grow for our children in staff and administration?
- Where is the diversity in the Gahanna Division of Police and within the mental health leadership for GJPS?