Frequently Asked Questions

What is PERC and who is involved?
PERC (Parents Encouraging Responsible Choices) began at a PTO Presidents Meeting.  The issue of underage drinking in our community was being discussed and parents at the meeting decided that education would be the key to addressing the issue.  PERC is in its fourth year of bringing together parents, students, educators, civic leaders and business professionals to provide education designed to keep our community's youth safe and healthy.  Underage drinking, internet safety, bullying and eating disorders are some of the topics which have been presented.  Each building's PTO typically has a PERC representative on the board.  Dublin City Schools, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Dublin Counseling Center, City Council are some of the groups who work with parents to support PERC's efforts.

Who should attend the PERC sessions?
All sessions are open to the entire community and are free of charge.  The suggested audience is usually anyone interested in education which relates to the health and safety of our youth.  Normally, students are encouraged to attend and some teachers even give extra credit when they do. 

How does PERC raise money to pay for the speakers who come to Dublin?
We are so lucky that our PTOs provided initial financial support.  When the authors of the book, "From Binge to Blackout" came to Dublin in February, 2008, we were grateful to the following for donating money:  Nationwide Children's Hospital, Safe and Drug Free Schools, Dublin Education Fund, Dublin AM Rotary, Dublin Kiwanis, Drug Free Action Alliance, Poole Professional Resources and private contributors.  PERC is working to obtain 501(c)3 status.  Anyone who would like to donate to PERC may do so by sending a check to the following address: PERC, 3070 Coffman Road, Dublin, OH 43017.