Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/12/2016 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Recognitions and Resolutions  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
9.3 Resolution No. 16/17-8: Suicide Prevention Month - September, 2016  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Resolution 16-17-8 Suicide Prevention Month.pdf
 
Summary:
Suicide is a serious public health problem that affects people of all ages. Each year, more than 41,000 Americans take their own lives and more than 494,000 Americans receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries. It is the fourth leading cause of death in children ages 10-14. Suicide is preventable.

September 10, 2016, is World Suicide Prevention Day, and the Mt. Diablo Unified School District wishes to dedicate the entire month of September to suicide prevention awareness.
 
Funding:
 
Fiscal Impact:
 
Recommendation
Approve to adopt Resolution No. 16/17-8 declaring September, 2016, Suicide Prevention Month in Mt. Diablo Unified School District.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Debbie Maher - Sr. Administrative Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Signed By:  
Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

New Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Barbara Oaks seconded to approve the New motion 'Approve to adopt Resolution No. 16/17-8 declaring September, 2016, Suicide Prevention Month in Mt. Diablo Unified School District.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Cheryl Hansen     Yes
Barbara Oaks     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes