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Dorchester 02 unveils new K–12 discipline matrix, will pilot first semester and move to Simple Discipline coding
Summary
District leaders presented a new K–12 discipline matrix intended to standardize consequences, align with PBIS and ASCA standards, and improve coding for district-wide data; the board heard the plan and administrators said they will pilot the system in the first semester and evaluate.
Dorchester School District Two leaders presented a new, districtwide discipline matrix at the June 23, 2025 board meeting, saying the tool is designed to make consequences and coding more consistent across elementary, middle and high schools.
Directors of secondary and elementary education, Maurice Cannon and Carrie Ball Hodge, told trustees the matrix was developed after a needs assessment, reviews of neighboring districts, and collaboration with school teams. The presenters said the matrix maps infractions onto a three-stage progression of responses to support transparency, fairness and alignment with the district’s student code of conduct.
"If they see that continuum, then hopefully, that'll allow them to understand our desire to help them change…
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