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Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Section 7. Terms and Conditions - Required Letter of Assurance (Required from Principal and Superintendent)

 

School Principal Address or School District Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer Address] [City, State Zip]

[Date]

Lynn Cromley
Director, Center for Safe Schools/Center for Schools and Communities
275 Grandview Avenue, Suite 200
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Dear Ms. Cromley:

This letter is to assure you that I,___________________________ (enter Principal, Superintendent or Chief Operating Officer name) am aware of and support the application for grant funding from the PA CARES Initiative submitted by ______________________________ (enter name of application preparer) on _____________ (enter date of submission) to obtain grant funding up to $7500 to implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) in ____________enter the name of the target school building).

This letter serves as documentation that I understand the Terms and Conditions of the PA CARES Initiative and the requirements of implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, including the expectation that the school:

  • Administer the Olweus Bullying Prevention Questionnaire to all students in grades three through the highest grade in the target school before the completion of the 2009-10 school year and for two consecutive years after administering the initial questionnaire.
  • Contact and secure the services of a Certified Olweus trainer.
  • Complete the 2-day Olweus Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee training prior to the end of the 2009-10 school year.
  • Complete all target building staff training in the Olweus model prior to September 30, 2010.
  • Launch the OBPP with a kick-off event prior to October 31, 2010.
  • Participate in the evaluation process as requested by CSS staff for a minimum of three years.

If __________________________________________ (enter name of the target school building) is selected to receive funds, I will support the implementation of the OBPP in this building within my district.

Sincerely,

[Name and Title, Building Principal/Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer Name]

 

 

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