Kyrene presents progressive, data-driven approach to student discipline at study session

May 14, 2025

District staff told the governing board that Kyrene uses a progressive, student-centered discipline framework guided by board policy and state law, anchored by school-level PBIS teams, data from Synergy and Panorama, and alternatives to suspension.

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At a May 13 study session, Kyrene Elementary District staff presented the district’s approach to student discipline, describing a progressive, student-centered framework that combines board policy, statutory requirements and school-level professional judgment. Dr. Garth Kupp opened the presentation and said the purpose was “to provide an overview of Kyrene's approach to student discipline, what guides our practices, and how we ensure consistent practices across all of our schools.”

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