Positive Community Norms Project Team
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has partnered with the Town of Los Gatos and the Los Gatos Union School District to bring Positive Community Norms (PCN) Intervention to reduce alcohol use in the Los Gatos community. Led by The Montana Institute (TMI), the belief shared is that we can increase the health and safety of Los Gatos youth by focusing on the alcohol related norms we want to grow instead of the behaviors we want to prevent.
The Positive Community Norms Project Team
In February of 2023, interested parents, students, staff, and community members applied to join the Positive Community Norms Project Team, a group dedicated to improving the health and safety of Los Gatos youth by focusing on the alcohol related norms we want to grow instead of the behaviors we want to prevent. This approach has been applied in communities across the country to correct misperceptions of norms and increase rates of non-use. This team is in place to help ensure fidelity to the Positive Community Norms best practices, assist in the development of campaign materials, and prepare for future project sustainability.
Surveying the Community
In partnership with the Los Gatos Union School District and the Town of Los Gatos, the district conducted a Positive Community Norms survey throughout the month of October 2023. Given to students, staff, and parents, this is the first time that the district conducted this important survey. The results will be used in programs to keep Los Gatos students safe and healthy.
Survey Results
2023 Los Gatos Positive Community Norms - Student Survey
2023 Los Gatos Positive Community Norms - Staff Survey
2023 Los Gatos Positive Community Norms - Parent/Guardian Survey
Board Meeting Presentation & Student PostersAt the January 30, 2024 Board Meeting, The Montana Institute's Director of Training and Communications, Sara Thompson, and Director of Innovation and Development, Valerie Roche, shared an updated on the Positive Community Norms project team, as well as the results of the October 2023 survey. You can view the presentation here.
At this same meeting, District Staff and Board Members recognized the students who created the PCN campaign posters shown above. Join us in congratulating Los Gatos High School's Senior Twyla King, Junior Carrick Stevens, and Sophomore Kiara Zhou.
From left to right: Board Trustee Katherine Tseng, LGHS Junior Carrick Stevens, Superintendent Bill W. Sanderson, LGHS Senior Twyla King, Board President Misty Davies, LGHS Sophomore Kiara Zhou, Board Trustee Theresa Bond, Board Trustee Alex Shultz, and LGHS Graphic Design Teacher Alex Czech.