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Broadview Middle recognized for SBDI success; district to require school climate plans
Summary
Broadview Middle School met goals under a state School-Based Diversion Initiative grant, lowering suspensions and increasing referrals; the district plans restorative-practices training and a required school climate plan for each school.
Broadview Middle School met the targets set under a state School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI) grant and will receive follow-up funding and support to continue its work, district staff told the Board of Education on Sept. 23.
Kelly Trujesen, speaking during the superintendent’s report, said Broadview met all three grant goals in year one: a 25% reduction in in-school and out-of-school suspensions and expulsions, and a 25% increase in referrals to outside agencies for student support. “They met on all 3 goals…they decreased suspensions in and out of school as well as expulsions by 25% over the previous year and they increased referrals to outside agencies by 25%,” Trujesen said.
The district said Broadview will receive a Year 2 SBDI award with about $15,000 expected to continue training, incentives and some building improvements. Trujesen said the grant funded courtyard renovations, improved safety and outdoor student space, purchases for PBIS programming, and supplies for a school-wide field day that aimed to build positive school culture.
District climate plan and restorative practices: The superintendent’s report announced a district requirement that each school adopt a school climate plan after recent legislation. Administrators will receive trainer-level restorative-practices preparation in October, and schools will be expected to form climate committees and submit plans to Dr. Gasimero by December.
Why it matters: The SBDI program aims to reduce suspensions and redirect students to supportive services; Broadview’s reported outcomes suggest the approach produced measurable changes in discipline data and referrals. The district’s move to require school climate plans and to reboot restorative-practices training signals a broader implementation across schools.
Next steps and limits: Trujesen said final Year 2 funding paperwork remains to be completed and the exact grant amount is pending official documentation. The district described the upcoming year as a trial year; staff expect to refine plans, continue coaching, and use EdAdvance later in the year to support data collection and monitoring.
Ending note: Board members asked questions during the meeting but the board took no immediate policy vote on the climate-plan requirement at this session; the plan will be developed and submitted by schools and then reviewed as required by state reporting.
