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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/17/1992, C-12 - CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO DIVERT PROPOSITION 99 MONIES TO NON-TOBACCO EDUCATION RELATED ACTIVITIES Illry�l�lll�lllllnlll III � w - MEETING DATE: aiis COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER^_/ FROM: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative,Officer`eG Prepared By: Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst Y SUBJECT: Consideration of a resolution opposing the Governor's proposal to divert Proposition 99 monies to non-tobacco education related activities CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution opposing the Governor's proposal to divert Proposition 99 monies to non-tobacco education related activities. DISCUSSION: At the March 25, 1992 meeting, the Council directed staff to prepare a resolution opposing the Governor's proposal to divert Proposition 99 monies to non-tobacco education related activities. Proposition 99 was enacted into law for the sole purpose of educating the public on the health risks associated with tobacco use. Tobacco education programs sponsored with monies generated from Proposition 99 have been very successful. It is estimated that there has been a 17% reduction is smoking between 1987 and 1990. In the Governor's revised 1991-92 budget, however, he proposes to set aside only 10% of cigarette tax revenues (as opposed to the 20% required in Proposition 99) for tobacco education programs. The Governor is proposing to reduce this amount further to 8% in 1992-93. The monies generated from this action will then be diverted to State Medi- cal programs. This action will have a significant impact on local and state-wide tobacco education programs. With respect to local impacts, San Luis Coastal School District will be forced to substantially reduce or curtail their Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Education Program (DATE) if Proposition 99 funds are no longer available (attachment 1 provides an overview of this program). In addition, our County Tobacco Control program will likely receive funding reductions (estimates as to amount are not yet available). FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this recommendation will result in no additional costs to the City. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution -1- Information on the DATE Program RESOLUTION NO. (1992 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO OPPOSING GOVERNOR WILSON' S PROPOSAL TO DIVERT PROPOSITION 99 FUNDS TO NON-TOBACCO EDUCATION RELATED ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, Proposition 99 was enacted into law for the sole purpose of educating the public concerning the health risks associated with tobacco use; and WHEREAS, the tobacco education programs sponsored with monies generated from Proposition 99 have been very successful (there has been a 17% reduction is smoking between 1987 and 1990 in California) ; and WHEREAS, the Governor is proposing to divert Proposition 99 monies, specifically set aside for tobacco education programs, to other non-tobacco education related activities; and WHEREAS, this proposal will have a detrimental effect on many tobacco education programs locally and throughout the State; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby opposes the Governor' s proposal to divert Proposition 99 funds to other non-tobacco related State programs and urges the Governor to withdraw this proposal from further consideration. Upon motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 1992 . Resolution No. (1992 Series) Page 2 MAYOR RON DUNIN ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED: c CITY MINISTRATIVE OFFICER TT \f:bill At hment 1 1991-92 D A.T.E. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Program Summary. 1991-92 The District's D.A.T.E. program utilizes the Substance Abuse Advisory Committee as its planning group. This group is made up of representatives from our community, district; health services, county services, and law enforcement. The planning group has been in operation for 2-1/2 years and came into existence to discuss District substance abuse concerns. Since its original organization, it has taken on a wellness program focus utilizing the Healthy Kids, Healthy California matrix for Planning and organization. The nine components of the DATE. program have now become the cornerstone of planning for our overall comprehensive program. The coordination and cooperation of community agencies to support the District in its efforts to implement the DATE. program is supported through Memorandums of Understanding and joint services arrangements between agencies such as YMCA, Mental Health,Alcohol Services,Tobacco Coalition, Medical Auxiliary, Police and Sheriffs Department, City of San Luis Obispo, District Attorney's Office, and the Probation Department. In addition, the District has taken our Hotline Human Services Directory and amended the table of contents to cross-reference with the intervention services that are part of our DATE. grant The underpinning support group within each of our.schools is a student assistance program. The student assistance program in the elementary schools utilizes a Student Study Team concept with the core team having specific training in the area of substance abuse awareness, identification,and referral. This combined with other ttainings that the Student Study Teams have had in the elementary grades gives the core team expertise to look at students in the academic, social, and substance areas. In grades 7-12, the student assistance program is a more formal organization. Utilizing the Student Study Team concept noted in the elementary school, the secondary schools have also included support groups that act as interventions and positive alternatives on the campus. Here again,local agencies are used to lead these groups and act as referral agencies for the student assistance program when student services are required off campus. The following are the nine DATE. Program component objectives for school year 1991-92. Planning Process • During the 1991-92 school year, four advisory committee meetings will be conducted at which time the wellness strategic plan implementation plan will be monitored and the planning process for the 1991-92 school year utilizing the strategic planning model will occur. School Polio • During the 1991-92 school year, the District will institute its Substance Abuse Policy and inform 400+ certificated staff of the Policy and Administrative Regulations. • During the 1991-92 school year, a tobacco free district polity will be implemented making all school sites in the San Luis'Coastal Unified School District a tobacco-free zone. Staff Inservice • During the 1991-92 school year, approximately 60 elementary staff will be inserviced in integration techniques of instructional materials which will help instruct the District's curriculum in self-esteem and substance abuse. • During the 1990-91 school year, approximately 20 staff will attend student assistance program training. These staff members will broaden the core team at each of the elementary and secondary sites. • During the 1991-92 school year, a teacher training program will be developed based on input from the staff evaluations (see evaluation section). Curriculum • During the 1991-92 school year,self-esteem and substance abuse curriculum support materials will be implemented at three elementary school phot sites affecting - • approximately 1,200 students and 60 faculty. • During the 1991-92 school year, nutrition, fitness and safety curriculum documents will be reviewed, edited, and approved by 200 staff members for use during the 1992- 93 school year. • During the 1991-92 school year, the 600 district 6th grade students will receive DARE. instruction. • During the 1991-92 school year, the 1,200 district 7-8 grade students will receive Teen Skills/QiTM instruction. • During the 1991-92 school year, three additional elementary schools will be selected for implementation of instructional materials to support the District's curriculum in substance abuse and self-esteem: nutrition, fitness, and safety during the 1992-93 school year. •- During the 1991-92 school year,three elementary pilot schools will develop strategies for the integration of instructional support materials into the regular instructional curriculum. These instructional strategies will be shared with new pilot school staff during the 1992-93 school year. • During the 1991-92 school year, 600 6th grade students will receive DARE. program instruction. • During the 1991-92 school year, 900 K-5 grade students will receive DARE. program instruction. L�'-ia� Parent Involvement • During the 1991-92 school year, approximately 4,000 parents will receive a federal government booklet entitled "Growing Up Drug Free." This booklet will outline substance abuse awareness information and assist parents in identifying possible behaviors of at-risk students. • During the 1991-92 school year, approximately 60 parents will complete a District parenting skills training program. The program will be nine weeks in length and instruct parents in the promotion of self-esteem, learning from one another and using each other as resources, and communication with their children. (STEP Program) • During the 1991-92 school year, the use of a marriage and family counselor to assist with in-depth counseling for target families, e.g. those experiencing a substance abuse-related problem, will be explored by the District. • During the 1991-92 school year, the District sill sponsor up to four EPIC parent support groups throughout the district to serve targeted families. Intervention • During the 1991-92 school year, all 17 schools will implement a student assistance program. • During the 1991-92 school year, at least three Memorandums of Understanding will be established between agencies and the District to support intervention services for elementary and secondary students. (Example: Cedar Vista Hospital for truancy diversion program) • During the 1991-92 school year,the Human Resources Directory and addendum will be forwarded to all 17 student assistance program core teams outhaing county resources available for intervention and positive alternative programs. • During the 1991-92 school year, the District will develop intervention services with the YMCA which will assist 200 students in grades 5-8 in modifying or extinguishing risk behaviors and substituting the at-risk behavior with protective factors. • During the 1991-92 school year, an elementary school model intervention program for at-risk/high risk students, K-6, will be developed. Communitv Involvement • During the 1991-92 school year, community representatives will be involved in the Substance Abuse Advisory Committee and will assist in updating the District's Wellness Master Plan. • During the 1991-92 school year, community activities mill be conducted for Red Ribbon Week involving over 7,500 students and their families focusing attention on substance abuse prevention. Activities will be both curricular and non-curricular in nature. • During the 1991-92 school year, public presentations will be conducted focusing on substance abuse, related topics, and the alternative to be drug free. • During the 1991-92 school year, the District will meet with PTA representation to inform them of the Wellness program and DATE. components and enlist their support for these. • During the 1991-92 school year, the Ed Plus Program will be continued at both district middle schools serving approximately 80 students per year. Positive Alternatives for Student Activities Recreation and Social Development • During the 1991-92 school year, two positive alternative programs will be initiated in grades 7-12. Approximately 150 students will be involved in the positive alternative programs. • During the 1991-92 school year, one positive alternative program will be developed for each elementary school. Evaluation • During the 1991-92 school year, a comprehensive substance abuse assessment will be conducted to identify grade levels of greatest need for intervention services. The survey will parallel the Attorney General's format and gather information from approximately 2,000 students. • During the 1991-92 school year, a comprehensive assessment wtiIl be conducted of all 400 teaching staff to determine their ability and level of readiness to instruct the substance abuse curriculum along with their ability to work with students who are exhibiting substance-related characteristics. • During the 1991-92 school year, strategic plan modifications will occur based on assessment information noted in the first three bullets. • During the 1991-92 school year, parent needs will be assessed to assist in the development of parent programs/interventions.