[Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school

[OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

We do not set in on those interviews.  I would not want to put staff or myself in a place where it may lead having to go to court over something one of us heard in an interview.  Maybe DHS could explain that to your superintendent.
vmiller at haileyville.k12.ok.us<mailto:vmiller at haileyville.k12.ok.us>


It's my understanding that you have the right to sit in, but whoever is in the interview is subject to being subpoenaed to testify.
awood at buffaloschool.net<mailto:awood at buffaloschool.net>

I have always left it up to the student and what they feel most comfortable with.  I had one yesterday and she said she wanted to talk to the DHS worker alone.
kpatterson at kingfisher.k12.ok.us<mailto:kpatterson at kingfisher.k12.ok.us>


Bridge Creek Elementary also requires that a school counselor be present for DHS interviews if possible.

Tanya Flauding
Counselor and District ELL Coordinator
Bridge Creek Elementary
2209 E. Sooner Road
Blanchard, OK 73010
Phone 405-387-3681
Fax 405-387-2419
tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us<mailto:tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us>


Moore has a policy that a counselor or administrator must be in the room.

Kristy Hernandez, M.Ed.
Director of Student Services
Moore Public Schools
405-735-4298
kristyhernandez at mooreschools.com<mailto:kristyhernandez at mooreschools.com>


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Subject: [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school

What is your policy regarding DHS interviews with students?  We have always allowed them access to the student without an employee present for the interview.  My superintendent has now mandated that all interviews have a counselor or certified staff present...the DHS worker yesterday was not happy with this.  We do not have a policy that reflects someone has to be present but he wants to move to that.  So I am not clear on what the regulations are at this point.  I have made a call to DHS but I have not heard back from them.  Any guidance would be appreciated!

Thanks!

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Stacey Marchino, MA, LPC

Director of District Student Services

Cleveland Public Schools

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