BurlingameMom

Thank you, Superintendent Booker and the SMUHSD Trustees, for keeping the Bay Academy program at BHS. As stated in this article, the program has benefits for all students at BHS, not just the students in Bay Academy. And thank you to all the people who made public comment to express your …

This is a fantastic partnership between PHCD and AbilityPath. Such a great opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities. Keep up the great work!

I appreciate Ms. Lempert’s effort to highlight an issue that affects the disabled community. I encourage her to opt for more modern terminology when referring to bathroom stalls designed for individuals with disabilities. “Accessible bathroom stall” is preferred. The County of San Mateo a…

Also, Burlingame School District had 3 open seats. The third new trustee is Nicole Mustapha.

I appreciate the writer’s sentiments and I understand what she means, but I would like to point out that the term “mental health” is neutral. It would be more accurate to say “those with mental health problems”, “mental illness”, or “mental health disturbance.” Despite the increase in our…

Thanks for your leadership, Nancy. You have navigated this pandemic amazingly well considering all the moving parts and parties with opposing demands.

Kudos to San Mateo Co. for starting this program. So many people fall through the cracks and land in the jail system when what they really need is help with following up with social services and health care. Over time, this may even save the county money.

Great job, San Mateo PD! All your training really pays off. I hope the man in the story receives the help he needs.

Thank you, Supervisor Horsley, for pushing forward this pilot program. Having a mental health professional on the first response team could be the difference between life and death in some situations. I hope the program is successful.

I applaud Chief Barberini's leadership on this issue. Adding a mental health clinician that is dedicated to one PD is something I wish all PD's could have. Providing training to build each officer's emotional IQ is really seeing the big picture. Big kudos to SMPD.