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Arlington ISD highlights discipline reforms, reports decline in incidents and student‑led anti‑violence work
Summary
District officials told trustees the behavior task force, PBIS and restorative practices have coincided with significant reductions in referrals and fights; principals described school‑level strategies, including a student‑led 'Strather Peace Project' at Boyd High School.
Arlington ISD officials reported to the Board of Trustees Thursday that a year of focused work on behavior and discipline — including a district behavior task force, expanded Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) resources and restorative practices — has coincided with steep declines in referrals and serious incidents at many campuses.
Why it matters: The district said reducing classroom disruptions and fights frees instructional time and improves school climate. Trustees were shown comparative data the district described as a sharp drop in discipline incidents compared with prior years.
What the district presented: Assistant superintendent Dr. TJ…
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