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1. Discontinue the DARE program now (2002/2003 school year) and have the Sheriff's <br />Department evaluate the possibility of providing for those jurisdictions who are still <br />interested (Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township). <br />2. Continue the DARE program through the 2002/2003 school year and use the $25,000 in <br />DARE funds to offset program costs proportionally among the contracting jurisdictions. <br />3. Continue the DARE program and absorb any cost shifts from school districts. <br />It would be ideal if our Council could take a position on one of these three options so a final decision on <br />the DARE program can be reached. Given the issues facing this program, I would recommend option #1. <br />I would also recommend we encourage the Sheriff's Department, with the assistance of the contract group <br />members, to develop another mechanism to involve law enforcement in our schools to aid in building a <br />positive relationship between our youth and law enforcement. <br />cc: George Altendorfer, RCSD <br />Dr. John Thein, Roseville Area Schools <br />Mary Kay Rowan, St. John's Principal <br />Contract Group Members <br />