Members of the Morris Plains Education Association share a growing concern with issues and trends that have an adverse effect on our students. We are particularly vocal regarding unfunded mandates, which cost the district thousands of dollars with no researched based evidence that they will have a positive outcome.
There are several initiatives, however, that we believe are in the best interests of the school community. NJEA has shared extensive research and resources to help foster a positive school climate. Among the topics are:
All staff members are currently undergoing additional 7 hours of training (outside of the school day) in topics that effect our students. Some of those topics are:
Online Safety: Cyber Bullying
School Intruders
Sexual Harrassment
Confidentiality
Child Abuse: Identification & Intervention
Student Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Drug Free Workplace
Discrimination Awareness
Playground Supervision
Gang Awareness
Health Emergencies: Life Threatening Allergies
Health Emergencies: Asthma Awareness
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention