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District discipline report shows small uptick in in-school suspensions; mentorship pilot headed to Jonesboro Middle
Summary
School discipline presentation found modest increases in in-school suspensions and some categories of major infractions; the district will pilot a Level Up (Big Brothers Big Sisters) mentorship program for sixth-graders at Jonesboro Middle as a proactive prevention strategy.
Dr. Melvin Blocker and a data presenter reviewed discipline trends and next steps during the board meeting.
They reported a small increase in in-school suspensions — from 5,141 to 5,335 when comparing fiscal 2024 to 2025 — and noted modest changes across the district’s five tracked major infractions (weapons, fighting, bullying, drugs, gangs). Presenters said bullying and gang activity declined in the…
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