Sixth-Grade Drug Resistance Program Now in Place in 17 Glendale Elementary Schools SOUTHEAST GLENDALE -- The children in Taleen Mendossian's sixth-grade class at John Muir Elementary School began a seven-week program Friday that will, if nothing else, teach them they have a choice not to do drugs. As discussion of illegal drugs began during a Drug Abuse Resistance Education activity at the school, 10-year-old Ani Chobanyan slowly raised her hand and asked, "If drugs are bad and kill people, why do we still have drugs." [continues 312 words]
SOUTHEAST GLENDALE -- Glendale High School's Parents, Teachers, Students & Administrators will host a community forum on the use of Ecstasy and other club drugs Monday. The community forum is open to the public and will be at 7 p.m. Monday in the school library at Glendale High, 1440 E. Broadway. A presentation called "Club Drugs and the Rave Culture," geared toward parents only, will be made by Det. Tim Feeley of the Glendale Police Department. District School Resource Officer Sue Shine will also participate. Guests will be able to ask questions after the presentation. Feeley does similar presentations for students at school sites. For more information, call 500-0133. [end]
Volunteers In School District Will Be Subject To Extensive Background Checks In 2001-02 School Year. BURBANK -- Not just anybody can chaperon an off-campus trip, lead an instrumental music group or coach an athletic team in Burbank. The school board on Thursday approved updated board policies on parent and community volunteers in educational programs and has already begun implementing those policies. Any parent or community member who wishes to volunteer as a coach, music instructor or chaperon for overnight programs for the school district must agree to criminal background checks and drug or alcohol screenings, according to the new policy. Mike McDonald, school board member, said taking precautions with volunteers and full-time coaches is a necessity. [continues 232 words]
