Questar III BOCES is delighted to announce a groundbreaking partnership with STOPit Solutions, a leader in school safety and wellness technology. This collaboration introduces a comprehensive suite of safety and wellness solutions, tailored to bolster the safety infrastructure and community support across New York School Districts. All solutions are available under a cooperative service agreement through Questar III BOCES.
Empowering School Communities with Enhanced Safety and Communication
The partnership brings forth STOPit Solutions’ best in class Student Support and Communication Program and the innovative STOPit Notify Emergency Management Solution. Each component plays a crucial role in enhancing the safety and wellness landscape within educational environments, ensuring every member of the school community—students, staff, and families—are supported through robust communication tools and immediate access to necessary resources.
Deepening Connections and Cultivating a Supportive Environment
STOPit’s programs are meticulously designed to foster a safe and open communication channel that empowers families and students, enhances trust, and facilitates collaborative problem-solving. These initiatives are pivotal in creating a responsive school community that proactively addresses issues and supports mental wellness at every level.
- Proven Anonymous Reporting System (ARS): A secure platform enabling students, staff, and families to report safety or mental health concerns via mobile app, Chromebook, website app, or telephone hotline.
- 24/7/365 Crisis Support: Immediate access to trained crisis counselors to address emergent incidents and ensure timely intervention.
- Emergency Escalation: Direct, rapid communication with law enforcement and emergency services for high-risk incidents, ensuring prompt attention to critical safety concerns.
- Community and Self-Help Resources: Around-the-clock access to local school and community resources tailored to support the well-being of students, staff, and families.
- Highly Secure Technology Framework: A compliance-first approach ensuring adherence to SOC2, COPPA, HIPAA, FERPA, and other relevant data privacy standards.
Introducing STOPit Notify: A Leap in Emergency Management and Communication
STOPit Notify stands as a key component of the partnership, enhancing the real-time communication capabilities essential during emergencies. Integrated with the “I Love You Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocols, this system offers:
- All-in-one reporting, mass communication, emergency management and incident resolution system.
- Instant alert system for staff and admins that notifies district team and your nearest 911 center, if needed.
- Enables faster response times and enhanced communications to improve outcomes.
- Integrates with Human Resource Systems, Phone Systems, Visitor Management Systems, & Access Control Systems.
- Meets requirements of Alyssa’s Law.
A Commitment to Comprehensive School Safety
“Through our collaboration with STOPit Solutions, we are setting a new standard in educational safety and wellness,” said Dr. Gladys I. Cruz, District Superintendent of Questar III BOCES. “This partnership not only addresses immediate safety concerns but also builds a foundation for a nurturing and supportive educational atmosphere, where every individual feels valued and protected.”
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Questar III BOCES to bring our cutting-edge safety and wellness solutions to schools across New York State,” said Parkhill Mays, CEO of STOPit Solutions. “At STOPit Solutions, our mission is to empower school communities with the tools they need to create safer, more supportive environments for students, staff, and families. This expansion represents a significant step forward in addressing the complex challenges of school safety and mental wellness, and we are proud to be a part of this initiative.”
Join Us in Transforming School Safety and Wellness
We invite all stakeholders to learn more about how these integrated solutions can transform school environments into safer, more supportive spaces for our children. For more information on implementing these programs in your district, please contact the Questar III BOCES Health and Safety Office at 518-479-6925.
About Questar III BOCES
Questar III (www.questar.org), a Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), is an educational service agency providing instructional and support services to 22 public school districts in Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties. Questar III BOCES offers elementary, secondary and adult students choices and opportunities in education. Whether they are interested in exploring career and technical opportunities, seeking alternatives to the traditional classroom setting, or in need of support of physical, developmental or emotional disabilities, Questar III BOCES offers programs and services designed to help all students succeed.
About STOPit Solutions
STOPit Solutions provides mobile, web & phone trauma-informed anonymous reporting, emergency management solutions, and crisis management services to education, communities, and workplaces across the country. STOPit supports over 1,700 school districts & our solutions have been proven effective in early warning detection for school safety threats, while also aiding at-risk students who may be in personal distress.