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Board approves Harmony at Home bullying‑prevention contract and asks for program evaluation
Summary
Trustees approved a contract for Harmony at Home to conduct student-led assemblies and parent education focused on bullying and anti‑bias work. Board members asked for a post‑implementation report and data on program impact.
The board approved a Harmony at Home contract on Oct. 2 to provide bullying‑prevention and parent outreach services districtwide. Trustees had pulled the item from consent for discussion and asked for clarity about program evaluation and results.
Trustee Schmies asked that the district return with a report on how the program was received by high‑school students and whether elements could be incorporated into ongoing curricula. Principal Roach and other school staff described a multi‑part parent series and student projects the middle school piloted in prior years: parent workshops on anti‑bias bullying, archived virtual sessions, advisory lessons tied to Prism clubs and an art project that culminated in a county‑level event.
Staff said Harmony at Home requires and collects program data and agreed to provide that evaluation and site‑level feedback to the board after implementation. The board approved the contract (listed on the agenda as item AA) unanimously, 5–0.
