Julie Washington, Suzanne Tainter, Cheryl Ervin, Allan Loeb, Blanche Pringle, Darlene Wahlberg and Mary Burney have volunteered so far. If the Handbook comes in fewer than 20 pages, Deb Small will publish it in the Spring District Drummer. Vicky and Carol Shulman are answering phones for the pilot program. The phone line is answered 24 hours a day. Questions left on the answering machine will be returned within 24 hours.
Parents can call for any information.
The Helpline will help establish communication, facilitating and listening, not problem solving. A log will be kept of all calls and their followup. The program will be piloted for two semesters. Labels will be distributed on refrigerator magnets with the phone number. Deb is looking for reporters - students and parents.