The FBI estimates there is a sex offender living within every square mile of the United States. The crimes committed by this group include, but are not limited to, child molestation and pedophilic acts.

We all want our children to live in a world of trust and love, but we must also protect our children from those who would do them harm. Ultimately, only you can determine the amount of protection your child needs. Although there are many agencies that can and will help if the unthinkable occurs, the very best approach is to be as certain as possible that nothing ever does happen. As a parent, I ask that you educate yourself concerning child sexual abuse.

The school district is fortunate to be able to work with Tim Dobeck, Law Director for the City of Parma, in order to provide you with information designed to help protect your child from these dangers.

We invite you to review this information in one of three ways. The first is to go to our Web site at www.parmacityschools.org and click on the "Child Safety" logo. The second method is to visit the main office of any of our buildings where a complete copy of the information is available. Finally, we have made copies of this valuable resource available to the four county libraries within the district. You may choose any of these three ways to review the materials, but I urge you to please take the time to read this information and to safeguard your child.

Sincerely,

Sarah C. Zatik, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools