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Lewiston officials describe rising behavior severity, expulsions and reentry supports
Summary
Superintendent Jake Langley said 16 students have been expelled so far this year and described more severe student behavior patterns tied to social media; the district outlined reentry plans, restorative supports and limits on public disclosure because of FERPA.
Superintendent Jake Langley told a Jan. 28 workshop that Lewiston Public Schools has expelled 16 students so far this school year and described a trend of more severe behavior incidents that staff are addressing with disciplinary and reentry processes.
"16 students have already been expelled this year," Langley said, adding that expulsions are not something the district is proud of but are used when required to keep schools safe. He said the superintendent can use a 45-day exclusion in certain imminent-risk situations and that expulsions must be followed by a reentry plan if students seek…
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