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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Resolution No. 2021-2022.30 AUSD's Intent to Include Sexual Consent Education for Students in Grades 11 and 12 (5 Mins/Action)
Item Type:Action
Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted instruction secondary students receive in relation to safer sex and healthy relationships.

 

The Alameda Unfied School District (AUSD) is dedicated to bringing equitable access to instruction that engages students through workshops, outreach, and collaboration with stakeholder groups.

 

The Alameda Family Services (AFS) School Based Health Center and AUSD have partnered to present students with reliable and erudite literature, instruction, and workshops, that help students access free and confidential resources at the School Based Health Center surrounding safer sex, mental wellness, and counseling services.

 

AUSD staff are committed to constructing a comprehensive plan to incorporate education on sexual consent for grades 11 and 12, preparing presentations on sexual consent with collaboration and support from students and Alameda Family Services staff, and providing visible notification of the prohibition of sexual harassment as a form of sexual discrimination and providing notification of available resources and remedies for those in need.

AUSD LCAP Goals:1. Eliminate barriers to student success and maximize learning time.| 2a. Support all students in becoming college and career ready.| 2b. Support all English Learners (ELs) in becoming college and career ready.| 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services.
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Recommendation:Approve as submitted.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.| #3 - Administrators must have the knowledge, leadership skills and ability to ensure student success.
Submitted By:Kirsten Zazo, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
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Resolution No. 2021-2022.30 AUSD's Intent to Include Sexual Consent Education for Students in Grades 11 and 121/5/2022Backup Material