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Superintendent: Roxbury reports strong ABR self-assessment, outlines SSDS reporting
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Santor told the board the district's Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights self‑assessment score was 73 of 78 for 2023–24 and that unofficial 2024–25 results would be 74; he also reviewed the Student Safety Data System reporting requirements and district training efforts.
Superintendent Dr. Santor presented two required public reports at the Roxbury Township Board of Education's Sept. 15 meeting: the Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) school self‑assessment and the Student Safety Data System (SSDS) submissions.
Dr. Santor described the ABR self‑assessment process used by each school's climate or safety team and listed eight core elements the teams evaluate, including prevention programs, staff training on board policy, investigative capacity and reporting procedures. "For 23–24, the school year overall rating was 73 out of 78 and our unofficial results for the 24–25 year would be a 74," he said, noting the scores reflect compliance and continuous improvement and do not mean incidents do not occur.
He then explained the SSDS, which requires districts to submit data twice yearly on incidents that lead to suspension or involve alleged or confirmed assault, weapon possession, substance use and related behaviors. Dr. Santor said elementary suspensions are rare and emphasized that every suspension action follows the district code of conduct. He added the district runs annual trainings and programs aimed at prevention, conflict resolution and supportive practices for students.
The superintendent framed both items as part of routine reporting to the New Jersey Department of Education that must be posted for the public. "What these scores tell us is that at the district and building level, we take very seriously our responsibility to comply with what the ABR requires," he said. The presentation closed with a reminder that details and final, official documents are submitted to and approved by the department before public posting.
Next procedural steps: the board will continue completing outstanding self‑assessment work at the building level, with a targeted follow‑up meeting to review results.
