Safety Awareness

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We hope you are enjoying a safe and restful summer. As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety and in compliance with North Carolina General Statute §143B-1209.100, all public-school students will be shown a safety awareness video. In compliance with the law, the student safety video must be presented within the first five (5) days of the school year. Our school will be showing the video on August 27th, 28th, and 29th.

This video is designed to help students recognize, avoid, and report unsafe situations, with a particular focus on abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The videos were created by the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools and the content aligns with standards established by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

We strongly encourage parents and guardians to preview the video(s) and accompanying course guide prior to the start of the school year. This will help you better understand the material your child will be learning and support meaningful conversations at home about personal safety. Protecting Our Students video Course Guide

While the video content primarily features school-based scenarios, the lessons are applicable to all areas of a student’s life. We encourage open dialogue with your child about these important topics.

Please note:

· Allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation occurring outside of school are referred to the Department of Social Services (DSS).

· Allegations involving school personnel are addressed by school administration, including the Title IX Coordinator, and law enforcement as appropriate.

All reports are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly, with timely communication to parents/guardians regarding outcomes.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child viewing the video, please contact your child’s grade level administrator (6th grade - Mr. Gostomski Steve.Gostomski@ucps.k12.nc.us, 7th grade - Ms. Williams Kimberly.Williams@ucps.k12.nc.us, 8th grade - Ms. Hinson Kimberly.Hinson@ucps.k12.nc.us) before the start of the 2025–2026 school year to discuss your concerns and explore alternative options if necessary.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our students safe and informed.

Sincerely,

Jamal McGee

Principal