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Discipline data show small share of repeat incidents; district expands PBIS, community‑school planning and BASC screening
Summary
City Schools of Decatur reported that 92% of students had no referrals this year, while about 8% had at least one; Beacon Hill and Decatur High were flagged for common behavior types. The district is expanding PBIS, universal screening and planning a community‑school model at Decatur High.
City Schools of Decatur officials reported that the vast majority of students had no discipline referrals this school year, while a small subset accounted for repeat incidents, and outlined next steps including universal screening, PBIS expansion and a community‑school planning process.
Frances Holt, assistant superintendent for student support services, said 92 percent of students had zero referrals during the year; 31 students — under 2 percent of enrollment — had three or more incidents, and approximately 8 percent of students had at least one incident. Holt said the data indicate progress toward a more restorative, supportive…
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