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External audit finds strengths in Danvers bullying responses, recommends centralized reporting and updated Title IX procedures
Summary
An external audit of Danvers Public Schools' bullying, harassment and discipline procedures found strengths in safety planning and early supportive measures, and recommended a centralized incident repository, updated Title IX grievance materials and clearer discipline guidelines.
An external legal audit presented to the Danvers School Committee on Oct. 6 found that school administrators respond promptly to immediate safety concerns but recommended improved recordkeeping, updated Title IX procedures and more training on alternatives to exclusionary discipline.
Patrick Nevins of McEvoy, Voigt, Joyce & Kowalski reviewed district policies, sample cases and interviewed 13 administrators as part of the audit. He told the committee the review “consisted of a review of existing policies and procedures to make sure that they're up to date,” and that the interviews were “transparent” and…
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