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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I've worked in districts on both sides of the policy. I find value in both. When I did sit in on the interview, I would work on my computer or something. It was
a way to stay physically present for the student but not creeping in and making it awkward. If you are focused on what's best for the student, you can't go wrong!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Kristin Atchley
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:kristina@norman.k12.ok.us">kristina@norman.k12.ok.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Also, as an investigator, I would not want a school staff's presence in the room to influence the child's responses to questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I worked as a Child Welfare Specialist at OKDHS for 7 years. Yes, it is true that if you sit in on an interview, you can be subpoenaed to testify.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:mpierce@benningtonisd.org">mpierce@benningtonisd.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:vmiller@haileyville.k12.ok.us">vmiller@haileyville.k12.ok.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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<span style="color:#1F497D">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:awood@buffaloschool.net">awood@buffaloschool.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:kpatterson@kingfisher.k12.ok.us">kpatterson@kingfisher.k12.ok.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Bridge Creek Elementary also requires that a school counselor be present for DHS interviews if possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Tanya Flauding<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Counselor and District ELL Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Bridge Creek Elementary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">2209 E. Sooner Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Blanchard, OK 73010<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Phone 405-387-3681<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Fax 405-387-2419<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:tflauding@bridgecreek.k12.ok.us">tflauding@bridgecreek.k12.ok.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Moore has a policy that a counselor or administrator must be in the room.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Kristy Hernandez, M.Ed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Director of Student Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Moore Public Schools<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">405-735-4298<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:kristyhernandez@mooreschools.com">kristyhernandez@mooreschools.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Counselors [<a href="mailto:counselors-bounces@lists.onenet.net">mailto:counselors-bounces@lists.onenet.net</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 25, 2017 9:25 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:counselors@lists.onenet.net">counselors@lists.onenet.net</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<br clear="all">
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