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Ad hoc committee proposes districtwide universal behavior expectations; board adopts preliminary recommendations
Summary
The Board received a preliminary report from the Student Success & Student Support ad hoc committee recommending universal school‑level behavior expectations, routines, staff training and a continuous monitoring pulse check. The board voted to accept the committee’s recommendations and move toward implementation this school year.
Dr. Kim Earhart presented the preliminary report of an ad hoc committee charged with addressing student conduct and behavior across the district. The committee met four times over the summer, reviewed staff and community surveys and internal research, and recommended districtwide universal expectations and a school‑level implementation plan.
Key findings and recommendations: The committee found that a majority of staff survey comments flagged student behavior and unresolved disciplinary issues as barriers to teaching and learning. Drawing on national research and local validation (including a principal’s dissertation referenced during the presentation), the committee recommended a K–12 universal plan with clear expectations, routines, consequences and reinforcement strategies. Success criteria include uniform expectations by level (elementary/middle/high), explicit routines and communication strategies, ongoing staff development, and interventions for students needing additional support.
Implementation approach: The committee proposed starting the school year with a consistent set of expectations and a common PowerPoint to present to staff, building‑level priorities to sustain focus throughout the year, monthly pulse checks and a menu of interventions (including positive discipline practices and restorative elements). The committee also recommended sharing materials at convocation and providing staff development across the year.
Board action: A motion to accept the ad hoc committee recommendations as detailed in Dr. Earhart’s board memo passed by voice vote.
Why this matters: Committee members said effective classroom management and consistent schoolwide expectations are essential to raise student achievement by improving learning conditions. The committee emphasized staff development, clarity of routines and consistent consequences as levers to reduce referrals and increase instructional time.
Ending: The committee will proceed with the next steps: staff development, building rollouts and pulse‑check measures during the 2025–26 school year. Dr. Earhart and the student services team will bring updates at future meetings.
