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Henniker presents midyear MTSS‑B behavior data; referrals, targeted staffing and schedule changes cited
Summary
School staff presented midyear MTSS‑B (multi-tiered system of supports — behavior) data showing a decline in some educator-logged incidents compared with last year but identified first and sixth grades as outliers. The school described classroom/ schedule changes, a 6th‑grade annex, additional staff in the cafeteria and use of its Student Support
Christina presented the SAU 24 midyear MTSS‑B (behavior) report to the Henniker School Board on Jan. 14, describing where behavioral incidents were concentrated, how logs have changed and what interventions the school has put in place.
Key data and trends: Christina told the board that last school year there were 311 teacher Google-form behavior logs between the start of the year and the current period; this year there are 218 teacher logs to date. Administrator PowerSchool logs were 111 last year versus 82 this year; Student Support Center (SSC) logs were 50 this year. The district reported 51 MTSS referrals (A/B) so far this year with 10 where behavior was the primary concern; in addition the district said it was tracking attendance metrics (1,336 excused absences and 522 unexcused absences through the date of the presentation).
Locations & causes: The presentation identified cafeteria, playground, hallways and bathrooms as the main locations of behavioral incidents during 2023–24. Staff applied that location data to design interventions such as increased supervision, schedule adjustments and staff reassignments.
Actions taken: Christina described multiple changes implemented this year: staff training that framed small misbehaviors (“the mold in the sink” analogy) as problems that can grow if unaddressed; changes to 7th–8th grade transitions to reduce hallway movement; creating a 6th‑grade annex with co-located classrooms and shared doors; moving case managers and specialists closer to the grades they serve; and adding staff coverage in the cafeteria and assigned SSC personnel to high‑need locations. She said the school adjusted lunch scheduling and increased in-class processing time and assigned break locations for students.
Targeted supports and next steps: For 1st grade and 6th grade (identified as outliers), the school cited recent new enrollments and staffing changes as contributing factors and said it is using individualized plans (IEP, 504, BIP), BCBA (board certified behavior analyst) assessments, extra staff supports, lunch‑bunch groups and closer teacher collaboration (common prep time) to address needs. Christina said the school has started a system to log tier‑3 office referrals to gather consistent data.
Board questions and privacy caution: Board members asked what portion of referrals were repeat students; Christina said repeat-student counts exist but withheld potentially identifying numbers in the public meeting. The administration said it will continue weekly MTSS‑B meetings and will invite parents and educators into conversations when appropriate.
Ending note: School leaders said the midyear pattern — a spike after the early-year “honeymoon” followed by declines after interventions — showed early evidence the approach is working, but they will continue to monitor and adjust staffing and interventions as new data arrives.
