At the July 14, 2010 Board of Education Meeting, Chief Bob Ratcliffe presented information to the Board about Fontana's newest intervention program.

The Fontana Unified School District, in conjunction with the Fontana Police Department, is launching the Fontana Leadership Intervention Program (FLIP).  By using a triad-approach of education, leadership, and self-actualization, FLIP's mission is to bring about a lasting, life-altering, and positive change in the attitude and behavior of the students participating in the program.  The program will provide an education rich environment dedicated to building the next generation of community leaders.

FLIP is a 16-week program in which students meet for 8-hours a day on consecutive Saturdays.  Daily class schedule includes physical training, class instruction and group discussion on a variety of topics, including gang intervention, drug intervention, ethics, teamwork, leadership, traffic safety, financial responsibility, health and safety, lifetime fitness, cultural awareness, and anger management.  Guest speakers will include Superior Court Judges, San Bernardino County Deputy District Attorneys and Public Defenders, California Highway Patrol, local Firefighters, Military Recruiters, Probation and Parole, and Community Leaders.  As part of the program, students will take field trips to place such as the Museum of Tolerance, colleges, California Speedway, County Coroner's Office, West Valley Detention Center, and Youth Authority Camp.

Students are accepted into the FLIP program on a referral basis initiated by Child Welfare and Attendance, School Resource Officer, School Site Administrator, Probation Officer or by Court order.  While in the program, students are required to check-in daily with School Resource Officer and participate in weekly student progress reports and parent evaluations, random drug and alcohol screening, periodic home visits, physical fitness standards, community services projects, classroom participation/homework, attendance standards, and have a respectful attitude and behavior.

Upon completion of the FLIP program, there will be a formal academy graduation ceremony with a keynote speaker, awards and certificates.  High school students who successfully complete the FLIP Program will earn five elective credits toward graduation.

At the end of his presentation, Chief Bob introduced David Munguia, an 11th grade student at Fontana High School, who was the winner of the FLIP Logo Contest.  David's winning logo will appear on all the FLIP program brochures and other printed materials.  Congratulations, David!

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