1	Project SOS Student Program
2	Introduction of Program Provide Information Provide Materials Not School Program Not Telling You What to Do More Information Means Better Decisions as a Parent and a Student
3	Purpose of Program Ease the transition for both parents and students into teen years Knowing the issues in advance improves the solutions No more or fewer student deaths related to lack of seat belt use or use of alcohol
4	Current Issues Alcohol and Drugs Failure to Use Seat Belts Driving Skills and Privileges Dating and Curfews How to Handle Issues Lack of Information
5	Potential Solution: More Information Safety Statistics and Issues: Maj. Phil Garrett (Mobile Police Department) Insurance and Legal Liability Issues: Attorney Joe Babington St. Paul’s School Policy: Palmer Kennedy What Students Can Expect in the Years Ahead: St. Pauls’ Seniors: Kristel Isakson &Steven Lerner Handling these Issues as Parents: Brian McCarthy and Leslie Lerner Q&A: Opportunity to Ask Question
6	Safety Statistics Maj. Phillip Garrett Mobile Police Department
7	National Statistics: 16-19 Year Olds 3500 Teens Die Every Year in Car Crashes 10 Teens Die Every Day Almost 75% of Drivers in Fatal Crashes Were Male 1 Male Passenger in Age Group Almost Doubles Risk of Dying 2 or More Male Passengers More Than Doubles Risk
8	Death Rates Compared
9	Teen Death Rate Compared 16 Year Old: Almost 6 Times More Likely to Die in a Fatal Car Accident 17 Year Old: 5 Times More Likely 18 and 19 Year Olds: 4 Times More Likely Key: More Training and Experience
10	What Should Be Done? Need for Good Training and Experience Drivers Ed or You Certify 30 Hours Schedule Drive Time in All Conditions Rules, Consequences & Enforcement Seat Belts Alcohol Reduced Alcohol Rate for Teens
11	Police Enforcement No Tolerance Now on Alcohol Change of Enforcement Culture We Will Arrest the Kids We Will Arrest the Parents Serving Minors Open House Party Liability Issues: Criminal and Civil
12	Insurance and Liability Issues Attorney Joe Babington
13	Insurance Issues Vehicle Insurance Issues Parent and Student Liability
14	Owner of Vehicle Timing Title: Parent(s) or Student Who pays the money? Effect of Liability Who Controls the Keys?
15	Choice of Vehicle Discuss with Parent Insurance Cost = Price, Type, Size and Safety Profile Best Choices for Cost and Safety: Mid to Full Size Good Safety Profile Well-Maintained
16	Cost of Vehicle Used vs. New: $10,000 to $40,000 range Teen Insurance for Clean Driving Record: $1000-$1200 for female and $1500-$1800 for male if added vehicle on your coverage with 25% limit on use, assuming 2000 vehicle* $1800 per year for Female or $2200 per year for male if principal driver* Maintenance: Used Car: $500 to $1,000 per year
17	Insurance: Reducing Cost Buy a Used Vehicle Driver’s Education: Roughly 10% Reduction Grades of As & Bs: 10% Reduction again Insurance Programs for Teen Drivers: 10% Reduction Almost 30% off Total Cost
18	Insurance: The Dark Side Ticket: Assume 5-10% increase At Fault Accident: Assume 10% Increase Multiple Tickets/Accidents Possibility to Lose Coverage Entirely Lose License
19	Liability Issues Umbrella Policies: Cheap and Cover Everyone Parental Liability Issues Negligent Entrustment: After Tickets and the DUI Having the Party at Your House Awareness and Action: Best Defense
20	Current Legal Limits First 6 Months: No Driving from Midnight to 6:00 a.m. No More than 4 Occupants (Not including parent) Some Exceptions: Work, School, Church
21	School Policies Palmer Kennedy St. Paul’s Episcopal School
22	St. Paul’s School Policies, Expectations, Conduct, and Discipline Palmer Kennedy: Director Upper School
23	Representation of St. Paul’s Within the Community Appropriate student conduct and decorum away from campus as well as on campus A student’s conduct should promote the general welfare and reputation of the School and must not reflect poorly on the School, its name or the community in general. St. Paul’s reserves the right to take disciplinary action at the discretion of the administration.
24	Substance Abuse Policy St. Paul’s will not tolerate the possession or use of illegal drugs or the misuse, abuse, illegal possession or use of prescription drugs or other substances, including alcohol and tobacco, on or off campus or during any School sponsored activity or non-School sponsored activity. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the Administration.
25	Drug and Alcohol Testing Mandatory or Required Testing Universal Drug Testing Program
26	Community and Parental Responsibilities For the welfare of students and the School, and to promote and insist on a drug-free environment, the entire St. Paul’s community, including parents and guests, should not be in possession of alcohol or illegal drugs during any activity on St. Paul’s campus or at any student event, athletic or otherwise, at any other school campus. The cooperation of parents and guests is needed to promote and send a strong message to our student body with regard to the School’s position regarding drug, alcohol, and tobacco usage.
27	Disciplinary Code Section II The possession, ownership, use, evidence of use, or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, or the misuse, abuse, possession or illegal use of prescribed drugs or other substances including tobacco or any type of tobacco substitute, on campus, during the school day, whether on or off campus, or while participating in any school-related activity whether on or off campus, will result in any or all of the following:
28	Disciplinary Code Section II Continued Expulsion All of the following: Suspension for a period of 1 to 8 school days Probation for a period of up to 180 school days Parent conference Other action as deemed appropriate by the Administration
29	School’s Position To communicate clear expectations regarding behaviors on this campus and at school functions To equip students with appropriate information to make positive choices when not under our supervision To support and partner with parents to make sure that our students know what expectations exist and that accountability is important To communicate that often the school may not be in concurrence with main stream, but parents and students need to understand that with regard to behavioral expectations, St. Paul’s mission is clear
30	Student Perspective Kristel Isakson and Steven Lerner Seniors: St. Paul’s Episcopal School
31	Student Point of View What You Can Expect in High School Dating and Curfews Alcohol and Drugs How the Groups Divide Up 10^th Grade Toughest: Transition Year Important: Who Your Friends Are Enforcing Consequences Affects Behavior
32	How Parents Have Handled These Issues Leslie Lerner and Brian McCarthy
33	Key Points Communication Know and Respect Each Other Uniformity and Consistency Driving Contracts Curfews Alcohol and Drugs Tell Me Who Your Friends Are and...
34	Communication If You Want Responsibility Then Communicate Effectively with Parent to Demonstrate Maturity Communicate on a Regular Basis: Not just when you need money or the keys Be Honest and Trustworthy Appreciate What’s Going On in Your Parents’ Lives
35	Driving Contracts Driving/Car Ownership is a Privilege with Serious Legal Liabilities Ownership Interest Affects Behavior Establish Clear Rules Establish Clear Consequences Distractions: Cell Phones, Radio, IPod Written Agreement Eliminates Arguments About the Rules & Consequences
36	Curfews Factors: Age, Maturity, Character & Conduct Nothing Good Happens After Midnight Ideas: Calling if Late, Wake Parent Up with a Kiss, Set Alarm Clock 5 Minutes after Curfew Consequences
37	Alcohol & Drugs Driving Issues Driving Under Influence Alcohol in Vehicle Being a Passenger with Driver Under Influence Where You Are: Calling Home, Calling from Landline Don’t Go Where You Know the Trouble Is First and Primary Concern: Safety
38	Staying Out of Trouble Tell Me Where You Are Going Tell Me Who Will Be There Tell Me When You Will Be Home If Any of That Changes Call Me Immediately Don’t Do Anything You Know is Wrong or Illegal
39	Moderator Summary of Key Points Materials Available
40	Key Points Open Lines of Communication Get Good Training and Experience Establish Clear Rules and Consequences Financial Interest in Consequences Affects Behavior Consequences Change Behavior Driving Contracts: Useful to Set Clear Rules and Consequences
41	Getting Good Results Establish Trust Through Respect and Consistent Good Behavior Get Agreement on the Rules and Consequences and Don’t Break Them Don’t Do Anything You Know is Wrong Don’t Do Anything You Know is Illegal
42	Questions and Answers All Speakers 20 Minutes
43	Q & A Format Format My name is..................................... I have a question for....................... My question is................................ No War Stories No Names No Judgment