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Discipline data: one school reports fewer fights but persistent racial disparity; restorative practices and PBIS cited
Summary
Floyd Light Middle School leaders told the board they have cut the number of fights but still see racial disproportionality in referrals. The district presented quarter‑to‑date discipline metrics and principals described restorative conferences, one‑day in‑school responses and partner programs as strategies.
At the Feb. 13 David Douglas School Board meeting, district staff presented behavior and exclusion data covering the start of the school year through Jan. 30 and Floyd Light Middle School leaders described local steps to reduce incidents and address racial disproportionality.
Tay (district administrator) told the board the presentation examined percentage of students with exclusions, exclusions per student, average days excluded and violation types. The district highlighted several trends, including schools with very low counts in specific categories and schools where disparities remain.
Why it matters: The board’s racial equity policy requires quarterly reporting on discipline disproportionality. Staff and building leaders said lowering exclusions…
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