On July 24, 2000, the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE) became law in New York. It outlines the critical issues of safety and security which school districts must address. Among the requirements of the legislation, and subsequent regulations are the establishment of a District Wide Safety Team. Southern Westchester BOCES has a District Team called the SAVE team, which has been functioning since the inception of the Act. We have addressed campus-based safety issues, provided staff training and information, and prepared a draft of the Wellness Policy for the Board of Education.

Our members  include
Sal Bellafiore, Adult Education:
Mary Ellen Betzler, Center for Special Services
Isabel Burk, Center for Professional Development
Susan Carr, Central Administration
Harold Coles, Central Administration
Tom DiBuono, Operations and Maintenance
Maria Guerrero, Center for Adult Education
John Hall, Regional Information Center
Steve Hoffman, Regional Information Center
Robert Lehning, Transportation
Beverly Levine, SWBOCES Board
Evelyn McCormack, Public Relations
Sheila McGuinness, Human Resources
Linda Suarez, Career and Technical Center
Stephen Tibbetts, Business Office