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District reports 60 physical restraints and 37 seclusions in 2024–25; new training grant secured
Summary
Director of People Services reported district restraint and seclusion totals for the 2024–25 school year (60 physical restraints, 37 seclusions), described protocols and staff training (Mandt/nonviolent crisis intervention), and noted a $10,000 grant for coaching and de‑escalation supports.
Chris Wines, director of people services, presented the district’s annual pupil‑services restraint and seclusion report at the July 14 board meeting, detailing data, protocols and planned interventions.
Wines said the district recorded 37 seclusion incidents and 60 instances of physical restraint during the 2024–25 school year. He explained seclusion to the board as placing a student in a closed space where they are not allowed to leave, and described physical restraint as staff physically restraining a student because of unsafe behavior. Wines said the district had reduced incidents compared with prior years: physical restraints decreased by 16 incidents and seclusions decreased by 57 incidents year‑over‑year.
Wines summarized post‑incident protocols: debriefs with involved staff, completion of a detailed incident report (timing, duration, participants), parent notification the same day, administrative reporting, and the retention of paperwork. He said the district uses a nonviolent crisis intervention approach (trainers and annual recertification) and has three in‑district trainers to certify staff; staff trained earlier must complete a 90‑minute renewal including both classroom and hands‑on moves to demonstrate competency.
Wines said the district received a $10,000 grant to bring an external coach into the district for 10 sessions, fund training and purchase materials to strengthen de‑escalation skills and the implementation of behavior plans. He told the board the district also plans to increase positive-behavior supports (teaching and reinforcing expectations), expand coaching conversations after incidents, and continue to refine redirection protocols.
After questions, Wines said the district is in 100% compliance with reporting timelines and will continue training and coaching to further reduce incidents. The board moved to approve the people‑services restraint and seclusion report by voice vote.
