Sample Proclamation
Here is a sample proclamation for your use. Please revise and/or insert your school or community name as necessary to suit your needs.By______________________________________
WHEREAS, schools make substantial contributions to the future of America and to the development of our young people as knowledgeable, responsible and productive citizens; and
WHEREAS, excellence in education is dependent on safe, secure and peaceful school settings, and
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of many students, teachers and school staff are unnecessarily jeopardized by crime and violence, such as substance abuse, gangs, bullying, poor discipline, vandalism and absenteeism, in our schools; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of all citizens to enhance the learning experiences of young people by helping to ensure fair and effective discipline, promote good citizenship, and generally make school safe and secure; and
WHEREAS, all leaders especially those in education, law enforcement, government and business should eagerly collaborate with each other to focus public attention on school safety and identify, develop and promote innovative answers to these critical issues; and
WHEREAS, numerous schools and school districts throughout Michigan, along with national programs, are among those innovative answers; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Michigan’s Safe Schools Week will substantially promote efforts to provide our schools with positive and safe learning climates; now therefore, be it resolved and Proclaimed, that November 4-10, 2007 is Michigan’s Safe Schools Week
In witness whereof, I have here unto Set My hand
And seal at ______________________________________________________
On_____________________________________________________________
Signature of Superintendent________________________________________
Signature of School board President_________________________________