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Parkrose board hears data showing racial disparity in cell-phone referrals; staff propose further review
Summary
District leaders reported roughly 400 referrals for cell-phone policy violations following a new policy rollout; staff said about 70% of referrals were issued to students of color and that referrals clustered in the first month. The board discussed equity concerns and next steps including staff professional learning and student voice.
Parkrose School District leaders told the school board on Oct. 27 that about 400 disciplinary referrals were issued after a new cell-phone policy took effect and that approximately 70% of those referrals involved students of color.
What happened: The district implemented a stricter cell-phone policy this school year. In the first month of implementation staff issued roughly 400 referrals for violations; district presenters said roughly 250–275 of those referrals occurred during the first month and that…
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