For the second time this month Chicago Public Schools issued a $2 million Request for Proposal as it seeks assistance to implement its Safe Passage program.
For the second time this month Chicago Public Schools issued a $2 million Request for Proposal as it seeks assistance to implement its Safe Passage program. The Safe Passage Program is designed to provide the community with opportunities to be involved with helping students travel to and from school. CPS officials said a downloadable copy of the RFP is available on its Web site at www.cps.edu for those interested in applying. Ron Huberman, CEO for CPS, said applicants should have a minimum of three years of experience with safety initiatives for high-risk youth, provide at least three examples of previous safety initiatives directed for high-risk youth, have expertise with conflict resolution and de-escalation with high school students and have a demonstrated familiarity with or prior experience in the proposed high school’s surrounding community. “We are looking to create a network of providers who can function collectively as a School Community Watch,” Huberman said. “This strategy is aimed at improving the safe passage around the school community, and invites community organizations who have a stake in the quality of life of their neighborhood blocks and school routes to serve as additional eyes and ears on the streets.” He added that the creation of a School Community Watch through the Safe Passage program would be implemented at 12 high schools, nine on the South Side, based on an analysis of various safety and security data. The 12 high schools are Fenger, Robeson, Clemente, Corliss, Crane, Harlan, Harper, Hyde Park, Julian, Morgan Park, Tilden, and the Bowen campus. Previously, CPS issued a $5 million RFP for its Culture of Calm program it started in September at schools with high incidents of violence. Both RFPs are being funded by a $30 million federal grant. Copyright 2010 Chicago Defender
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