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Rockford 205 presents equity ‘‘BAGS’’ initiative; schools report lower referrals and improved attendance
Summary
District staff and school leaders gave the Board an update on an equity-focused initiative (BAGS) that pairs student leadership, restorative practices and attendance interventions; presenters reported a 78% drop in monthly referrals at McIntosh and districtwide attendance gains in 10 of 13 pilot schools.
At a committee meeting of Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205), district staff presented an update on an equity plan centered on a student-led program known as BAGS, which pairs restorative practices, social‑emotional curriculum and attendance specialists with school-based incentives.
Dr. Antoine Reed, one of the presenters, said the district’s approach treats equity as actionable changes rather than a slogan. “Equity is not just a catch phrase for us. It’s how we navigate our daily experience for our scholars when they show up to school,” Dr. Reed said.
The district described several components of the initiative: train‑the‑trainer restorative practice coaching, Wayfinder social‑emotional curriculum (identified as a tier‑1 SEL curriculum), targeted universalism work with outside partners and student leadership teams that…
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