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District reports strong Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights self-assessment; high school scores lower than other schools
Summary
In a superintendent—9s report the district said all schools completed the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act self-assessment. District average was reported as 70.2 out of 78 (90%). The high school scored 61 out of 78 (78%), lower than several elementary and the middle school.
The Pleasantville Public School District presented its annual Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (HIB) school self-assessment results at the October board meeting, with the district reporting a combined score of 70.2 out of a possible 78 points (90%). Superintendent Dr. Martinez delivered the report and outlined school-by-school scores and next steps.
The superintendent reported individual school self-scores: Beets Avenue Elementary — 73/78 (94%); North Main — 73/78 (94%); Pleasantville Middle School — 73/78 (94%); South Main Street School — 73/78 (94%); Washington Avenue — 68/78 (87%); Pleasantville High School — 61/78 (78%). The superintendent summarized district strengths as comprehensive training on HIB policy, prompt investigations conducted in compliance with state timelines and age-appropriate instruction, and noted areas for growth including program evaluation, climate review and staff professional development at the high school.
"The overall district score is 70.2 out of 78. District wide implementation, which is 90%, which is considered very good," Dr. Martinez said. He listed next steps the district plans to take: targeted professional development on restorative practices and climate team effectiveness, using data from investigations and surveys to inform school climate improvement plans, and conducting mid-year and end-of-year program evaluations.
Why it matters: acceptance of the self-assessment and the district—9s stated next steps shape how schools will allocate professional development and climate-team resources. The high school—9s lower score was noted as an area for targeted improvement.
Background: The superintendent described eight core elements assessed under the law, and said the district—9s implementation and training are broadly aligned with state requirements. The board subsequently voted to accept the HIB report.
