Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board hears first reading of new school climate policy, outlines coordinator roles and training requirements
Summary
The Board of Education reviewed a first reading of a state-driven school climate policy that will require a district coordinator, building climate specialists, regular climate action plans and expanded professional development in restorative practices and social-emotional learning.
The Board of Education met Oct. 14 to review a first reading of a new school climate policy required by the state and discussed steps the district will take to implement it.
Board members heard that the policy requires a district-level school climate coordinator, named building-level climate specialists, regular climate committees and the creation and reporting of school climate action plans. The presentation described changes to how bullying and challenging behavior are documented and a plan to expand professional development in restorative practices, social-emotional learning (SEL) and de-escalation strategies.
Tiffany Jackson, the district presenter, said the policy ties directly to the district’s strategic operating plan and emphasized prevention. “The notion and intent is not just about the compliance pieces … but really, this is about the state department of education really making sure that we, as school districts, are looking at school culture and climate, how we're working…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
