I. Each school administrator works in collaboration with the district Youth Mental Health First Aide trainer to develop a roll out plan which ensures that at least 80% of their staff receives the Youth Mental Health First Aide Training, a trauma informed care professional learning experience teaching staff to identify students at risk of self-harm and suicide.

II. One-page flyer is distributed to principal or designee to disseminate to all school staff prior to students returning to campus. Information page is also posted on the school district website, located in the Student Services section under Suicide Prevention.

III. All School Based Mental Health Service Providers (SBMHSP) are trained Suicide Risk Assessors, annually prior to the students returning to school (staff to include, but not limited to: school counselors, school social workers, home school liaisons, and school psychologists).

a. SBMHSP develops a Safety Plan for any student who has demonstrated self- harm behavior or suicidal ideation and refers the student to the School Wide Support Team to ensure that the student is receiving all necessary supports, services, and interventions.

b. Prior to returning to classes, any student who has received an Involuntary Examination participates in a re-entry meeting with the school team and parent. During this time, safety plan is created and/or updated.

IV. Opportunities for staff to complete two hour continuing education programs of youth suicide awareness and prevention training is located on the district websiteStudent Services Suicide Prevention.

V. All students in grades 6-12 receive 5 hours of Resiliency Education: Civic and Character Education and Life Skills Education (Rule 6A-1.09401)

a. Monthly meetings held with all Student Service admins to review required instruction completion.

VI. Upon a report of self-injury or suicidal ideation is brought to the attention of a School Based Mental Health Service Provider (SBMHSP). SBMHSP notifies the parent/guardian of the received report. Verbal consent for Mobile Response Team (MRT) obtained.

a. SBMHSP screens student using Columbia Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

b. After de-escalation strategies have been implemented by SBMHSP. If further de- escalation support MRT is notified.

c. Prior to the School Resource Officer making an Involuntary Examination determination, de-escalation strategies must be provided to the student, unless imminent danger is present.

d. Mental Health Coordinator and Mobile Response Team supervisor meet annually to ensure same screening instrument is being used.